Donald Petrie

Donald Petrie is an American filmmaker and former actor who transitioned from a minor acting career in the late 1970s to become a prolific studio director in the 1990s and 2000s, hailing from a family of noted Hollywood directors.

He is primarily recognized for directing mainstream commercial hits including the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the Sandra Bullock-led Miss Congeniality, and the family film Richie Rich.

While less active in major theatrical releases than in his peak decades, Petrie remains an industry professional with a career spanning over four decades in comedy and television.