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Peyton Reed (born 3 July 1964 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is an American television and film director. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Peyton Reed began his career as an editor at Zaloom-Mayfield Productions. On the strength of his award-winning short “Almost Beat,” he began writing and directing for the company as well. He directed numerous behind-the-scenes documentaries, including “The Secrets of Back to the Future Trilogy,” “Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump,” and CBS’s “The Honeymooners Anniversary Special.” He then went to work for the Walt Disney Company, where he directed two successful television movies, “The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes” and “The Love Bug,” for the studio’s Wonderful World of Disney series on the ABC network.

Reed then directed the motion pictures Bring It On, Down with Love, and The Break-Up, all critically acclaimed comedy films. He has also acted in small roles in some films including his own and has written a few original songs for his soundtracks. He has also produced a few music videos.

Peyton Reed is currently in pre-production on "Yes Man" to star Jim Carrey. "Yes Man" is an adaptation of Danny Wallace's autobiography about his decision to say "yes" to whatever offer, invitation, challenge, and opportunity that are presented to him.

Reed is divorced and lives in the Los Angeles area.

Selected Filmography

Feature Films
  • The Break-Up (2006)
  • Down With Love (2003)
  • Bring It On (2000)
Television
  • Cashmere Mafia (2008; pilot)
  • Upright Citizens Brigade (2000)
  • Mr. Show (5 episodes of Season 3, 1998)
  • The Love Bug (1996 remake)
  • The Weird Al Show (1997)
  • The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995 remake)
  • Back to the Future (The Animated Series) (1991)
Documentaries / Short Films
  • Through The Eyes Of Forrest Gump (Making Of) (1994)
  • The Secrets of the Back to the Future Trilogy (1990)
Commercials
  • "Pretty Khaki" (for GAP, 2/28/2005)

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Also known as The University of North Carolina, Carolina, North Carolina, or simply UNC
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The Walt Disney Company

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Founded Burbank, California, USA (1923)
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Disney anthology television series, commonly called The Wonderful World of Disney, premiered on ABC on October 27, 1954 under the name Disneyland. The same basic show has since appeared on several networks under a variety of titles.
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Bring It On (2000) is a film about a high school cheerleading squad, starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku and Gabrielle Union. It was directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jessica Bendinger.
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Down with Love is a 2003 American romantic comedy film.

An homage to the films made by Rock Hudson and Doris Day in the early 1960s, most notably Pillow Talk and Lover Come Back
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The Break-Up is a Universal Pictures film that was released on June 2, 2006. The Break-Up stars Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Favreau, Ann-Margret, Vincent D'Onofrio, Cole Hauser, Jason Bateman, Justin Long and Judy
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In common, present day usage the word comedy almost always refers to the creation or presentation of humor with the intention of provoking laughter. Most comedy contains variations on the elements of surprise, incongruity, conflict, repetitiveness, and the effect of opposite expectations,
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Yes man is a pejorative term for a person who outwardly displays agreement with his superiors' opinions in order to gain power or prestige. Such behaviour is said to be common in role-oriented organizations where decision-making power or prestige is concentrated in the few.
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Jim Carrey

Carrey at Adam's House in February 2007.
Birth name James Eugene Carrey
Born January 17 1962 (1962--) (age 45)
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Daniel Wallace or Danny Wallace may refer to the following people:
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  • Daniel Wallace (Star Wars), author of several Star Wars books
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