Peter Rodger

For other people with similar names, see Peter Rogers (disambiguation).
Peter Rodger
Born
Peter Anthony Rodger[1]

(1965-04-06) 6 April 1965 (age 59)
Tenterden, Kent, England
EducationMaidstone College of Art
Occupations
  • Filmmaker
  • photographer
  • commercial director
Notable workOh My God (2009)
Spouses
Ong Li Chin Tye
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(div. 1998)​
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(m. 1999)​
Children3, including Elliot
ParentGeorge Rodger
WebsiteOfficial website

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,[citation needed] as the second son of British photojournalist George Rodger and his American assistant wife, Lois "Jinx" Rodger (née Witherspoon).[3] Through his mother, he is a distant cousin of American actress Reese Witherspoon.

Rodger married Ong 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. 1995).[4]

In c. 1996, Rodger moved together with his family from the United Kingdom to California.[4] In 1998, he divorced his wife, Li Chin Tye.[4] In 1999, after his divorce, Rodger married Moroccan actress Soumaya Akaaboune,[4] with whom he had his third child and second son, Jazz.[5]

In 2014, his eldest son, Elliot Rodger, murdered six people and injured fourteen others in Isla Vista, California, then killed himself.[6] Afterwards, Peter gave several interviews to shed light on the incident and Elliot's upbringing.[7] Following this incident, his remaining son's name was changed.[8]

Filmography

Year Title Role
2009 Oh My God Director, producer, writer, narrator, cinematographer
2012 The Hunger Games Second unit director
2018 Glimpsed Director, producer, writer, cinematographer
2024 It's Time... Director

References

  1. ^ https://companycheck.co.uk/director/901691562/MR-PETER-ANTHONY-RODGER/summary
  2. ^ "Peter Rodger: Hollywood director now known for son Elliot's infamy". MSN. 25 May 2014. Archived from the original on 27 May 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Peter Rodger". Saatchi Gallery. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d Springer, Andrew. "The Agony of Peter Rodger, a Dad Whose Son Became a Mass Killer". ABC News. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  5. ^ Koulouris, Christopher (27 May 2014). "Elliot Rodger planned to kill his 6 year old half brother and step mother". Scallywag and Vagabond. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  6. ^ Dorell, Oren; Welch, William M. "Police identify Calif. shooting suspect as Elliot Rodger". USA TODAY. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  7. ^ Eliot Rodger: Santa Barbara Shooting Suspect's Father Peter Rodger Interview, retrieved 2 April 2023 – via YouTube
  8. ^ "The Secret Life of Elliot Rodger". ABC News. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2023.