Jesse Peretz
Director

Jesse Peretz Net Worth

He has also written for films such as The Château and The Ex (2006). He has been married to actress and singer-songwriter Zooey Deschanel since 2009. Jesse Peretz is a director, producer, and writer born in 1968. He is best known for his work on Our Idiot Brother (2011), The Château (2001), and Girls (2012). He has also written for films such as The Château and The Ex (2006). He has been married to actress and singer-songwriter Zooey Deschanel since 2009.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Director, Producer, Writer
Birth Day May 19, 1968
Age 55 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Occupation Film director, musician

💰 Net worth

Jesse Peretz, a versatile figure in the world of entertainment, is famously known as a director, producer, and writer. Born in 1968, Peretz has carved a successful career in the industry, gaining recognition for his artistic contributions. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range from $100K to $1M, a testament to his accomplishments and achievements throughout the years. With his multifaceted talents and passion for storytelling, Jesse Peretz continues to make significant strides in the entertainment industry, leaving an enduring mark on audiences worldwide.

Biography/Timeline

1998

Peretz is a founding member of the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based rock band The Lemonheads which he formed in high school with classmates Evan Dando and Ben Deily. He left the band as a musician prior to the band's breakthrough album It's a Shame About Ray, however he continued to work with them as a Photographer and music video Director. His first videos for The Lemonheads were for the songs "Mrs. Robinson", "Confetti" and "It's a Shame about Ray". He went on to direct videos for the Foo Fighters (he won a Grammy for Best Music Video for "Learn to Fly"), Jack Black and The Breeders, as well as creating and co-directing the "Jimmy the Cab-Driver" comedy vignettes for MTV with his friends from Harvard, Donal Logue and Clay Tarver. Peretz also directed several commercials including spots for Nike, IKEA and the Sony PlayStation. In 1998, he directed a feature film called First Love, Last Rites based on the Ian McEwan short story of the same name. In 2001 he directed The Chateau, in 2007 The Ex, and in 2011 Our Idiot Brother. He has worked as a producer/director on the HBO show Girls and Showtime's Nurse Jackie. It was announced in 2014 that Peretz would helm an adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel Juliet, Naked, produced by Judd Apatow.

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