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Peter John Farrelly (born December 17, 1956) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are best known for directing and producing quirky and romantic comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, Me, Myself and Irene, There's Something About Mary, and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid. Farrelly solo-directed and co-wrote the comedy-drama Green Book (2018), which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay, and the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Farrelly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Peter Farrelly is an American filmmaker and screenwriter recognized for his career as one half of the Farrelly brothers, later establishing himself as a solo director with critically recognized projects.
He is primarily known for directing 1990s and 2000s hit comedies such as Dumb and Dumber and There's Something About Mary, as well as the award-winning drama Green Book.
His filmography ranges from broad, slapstick-heavy comedy to earnest character-driven dramas that explore themes of friendship and personal growth.