Peter Thompson

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1944-07-24

Deathday 2013-05-23 (68 years old)

Place of Birth San Mareno, California, USA

Peter Thompson

Biography

Peter Thompson (7/24/1944 – 5/23/2013) was an American filmmaker renowned for his innovative documentary style. Born in San Marino, California, he pursued studies in classical guitar under Andrés Segovia and earned degrees in comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine. Thompson's filmography includes notable works such as Two Portraits (1982), Universal Hotel (1986), and Universal Citizen (1987). His films often explore complex human experiences through minimalist techniques, earning him recognition as a significant yet underappreciated figure in Chicago's film scene.

Known For

Director

2009
Lowlands

as Director

2003
El Movimiento

as Director

1987
Universal Citizen

as Director

1986
Universal Hotel

as Director

1982
Two Portraits

as Director

Producer

2003
El Movimiento

as Producer

1988

Actor

1987
Universal Citizen

as Narrator

1986
Universal Hotel

as The Narrator

Writer

2009
Lowlands

as Writer