Peter Rodger Explained

Peter Rodger
Birth Name:Peter Anthony Rodger[1]
Birth Date:6 April 1965
Birth Place:Tenterden, Kent, England
Education:Maidstone College of Art
Notable Works:Oh My God (2009)
Spouse:
    Children:3, including Elliot
    Parents:George Rodger

    Peter Anthony Rodger (born 6 April 1965) is a British filmmaker, photographer, and commercial director. Rodger is known for his 2009 documentary film Oh My God, as well as for his work as a second unit director on The Hunger Games (2012). He is the recipient of accolades from the Houston International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Telly Awards, the Mobius Awards, and US International Film and Video Festival.[2]

    Personal life

    Rodger was born on April 6, 1965,[3] as the second son of British photojournalist George Rodger and his American assistant wife, Lois "Jinx" Rodger (née Witherspoon).[4] Through his mother, he is a distant cousin of American actress Reese Witherspoon.

    Rodger married Li Chin Tye, a Malaysian Chinese nurse who worked on film sets and later a research assistant for a film company. They had two children, Elliot (1991–2014) and Georgia (b. 1996).[5]

    In 1996, Rodger moved together with his family from the United Kingdom to California.[6] In 1998, he divorced his wife, Li Chin Tye. In 1999, after his divorce, Rodger married Moroccan actress Soumaya Akaaboune, with whom he had his third child and second son, Jazz.[7]

    In 2014, his eldest son, Elliot Rodger, murdered six people and injured fourteen others in Isla Vista, California, then killed himself.[8] Afterwards, Peter gave several interviews to shed light on the incident and Elliot's upbringing. Following this incident, his remaining son's name was changed.[9]

    Filmography

    YearTitleRole
    2009Oh My GodDirector, producer, writer, narrator, cinematographer
    2012The Hunger GamesFirst assistant director
    2018GlimpsedDirector, producer, writer

    Notes and References

    1. https://companycheck.co.uk/director/901691562/MR-PETER-ANTHONY-RODGER/summary
    2. Web site: Peter Rodger: Hollywood director now known for son Elliot's infamy. 25 May 2014. 25 May 2014. MSN. https://web.archive.org/web/20140527203307/http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/peter-rodger-hollywood-director-now-known-for-sons-infamy928377. 27 May 2014. dead.
    3. Web site: Lichin Chin Rodger – Santa Barbara Killer Elliot Rodger’s Mother . 2023-06-02 . Daily Entertainment News . en.
    4. Web site: Peter Rodger. 25 May 2014. Saatchi Gallery. https://web.archive.org/web/20161128141817/https://www.saatchiart.com/prodger. 28 November 2016. dead.
    5. Web site: Springer . Andrew . The Agony of Peter Rodger, a Dad Whose Son Became a Mass Killer . . 21 January 2020.
    6. Web site: The Agony of Peter Rodger, a Dad Whose Son Became a Mass Killer . 2022-12-27 . ABC News . en.
    7. Web site: Koulouris . Christopher . 2014-05-27 . Elliot Rodger planned to kill his 6 year old half brother and step mother . 2022-11-25 . Scallywag and Vagabond . en-US.
    8. Web site: Oren. Dorell. William M.. Welch. Police identify Calif. shooting suspect as Elliot Rodger. 13 January 2021. USA TODAY. en-US.
    9. Web site: The Secret Life of Elliot Rodger . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210722233422/https://abcnews.go.com/US/fullpage/secret-life-elliot-rodger-24322227 . July 22, 2021 . 2023-02-06 . ABC News . en.