Peter Atencio

Peter Atencio (born March 15, 1983) is an American television and film director best known for directing the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, as well as the duo's feature film Keanu, released in 2016.

Peter Atencio
Atencio in 2014
Born (1983-03-15) March 15, 1983[1][2]
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationTV and film director
Known forKey & Peele, Keanu

Career

Atencio directed all episodes of the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, which aired on Comedy Central.[3][4]

In 2016, Atencio directed the action-comedy film Keanu, starring Key and Peele, which was released in the U.S. by Warner Bros. on April 29.[5][6]

In 2017, Atencio directed the action-comedy series Jean-Claude Van Johnson starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, which was released in the U.S. by Amazon Studios on December 15, 2017.

Filmography
  • The Rig (2010)
  • Keanu (2016)

Television

References
  1. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-keanu-peter-atencio-20160429-story.html
  2. Peter Atencio [@Atencio] (15 March 2014). "It's my birthday, so if I say we're gonna discuss the theological allegories in the Matrix trilogy THEN BITCH THATS WHAT WE GONNA DO" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. "How Director Peter Atencio Acts as the Unsung, Essential Third Member of 'Key and Peele'". Splitsider. November 14, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  4. Wenzel, John (November 13, 2013). ""Key & Peele's" secret weapon is director Peter Atencio". www.denverpost.com. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  5. Bowles, Scott (October 20, 2014). "'Key & Peele' In New Line Deal For First Joint Film, About Purloined Feline 'Keanu'". Deadline. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  6. Pedersen, Erik (January 12, 2016). "Warner Bros Moves Key & Peele Starrer 'Keanu' Back One Week – Update". Deadline. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
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