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Peter Segal, director
Director

Peter Segal: Movies & Box Office

films
14
as director
13
on screen
1994–2024
box office
$1.22B
average score
46
Born
January 1, 1962 (age 64)
Birthplace
United States
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Film director, screenwriter
Years active
1991-present
Spouses
Linda Brogmus
Known for

The Best Peter Segal Movies

The highest-rated films Peter Segal is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. My Spy (2020) scores highest, at 55. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Peter Segal's Career in Numbers

Peter Segal's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Peter Segal works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994) to My Spy: The Eternal City (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Peter Segal Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 3
  2. 2000s 5
  3. 2010s 3
  4. 2020s 3

The 2000s were Peter Segal's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Peter Segal Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 4
  • Action 3
  • Drama 2
  • Adventure 2
  • Tv movie 1
  • Sport 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Comedy is the genre Peter Segal has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of action (3).

Peter Segal Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Get Smart $231M worldwide
Best-rated film
My Spy Movie Echo Score 55
14 credits

Peter Segal Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Peter Segal is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 13 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 46. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Peter Segal?

Peter Segal was born in United States in 1962 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Peter Segal, born in 1962, is a renowned American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. He directed numerous movies that are well-known and loved by audiences around the world. Segal's cinematic works include the comedy films such as Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult (1994), Tommy Boy (1995), My Fellow Americans (1996), The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Anger Management (2003), 50 First Dates (2004), The Longest Yard (2005), Get Smart (2008), Grudge Match (2013), and My Spy (2020). Segal was raised in New York City and Los Angeles, as his father was a publicist at MGM. He attended the University of Southern California, where he simultaneously pursued Broadcast Journalism and English. He made his beginnings in the television industry, writing and directing shows before transitioning into films.

In 1995, he established his production company, Callahan Filmworks, in collaboration with his long-term producing partner, Michael Ewing. His debut as a movie director was with Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, marking the kickoff of a stellar career in the cinema industry. Among his notable works, he excited the audience with his collaboration with Adam Sandler in three popular films - Anger Management (2003), 50 First Dates (2004), and The Longest Yard (2005). The Longest Yard shines as the second highest-grossing sports comedy ever. He also adapted the '60s TV series, Get Smart, in his 2008 film of the same name, displaying his versatility as a director. Segal openly shared his spirituality in an interview, saying he considered himself a 'recreational Jew.'

Works with

Who Peter Segal Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Peter Segal shares the most films with. Dan Aykroyd comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Adam Sandler (3).

FAQ

Peter Segal: Questions & Answers

How many movies Peter Segal has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Peter Segal been in?

Peter Segal is credited on 14 films, from 1994 to 2024. 1 of them as an actor and 13 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Peter Segal's highest-grossing movie?

Get Smart (2008) is Peter Segal's biggest box office hit, with $231M worldwide, ahead of 50 First Dates (2004) ($199M). Across every film with box office figures, Peter Segal's movies have made $1.22B.

Peter Segal's biggest hits

What is the best Peter Segal movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Peter Segal's best-rated film is My Spy (2020) with a score of 55, followed by Second Act (2018) (48).

Best Peter Segal movies, ranked

How old is Peter Segal?

Peter Segal is 64 years old, born on January 1, 1962 in United States.

What is Peter Segal's newest movie?

The most recent film on Peter Segal's filmography is My Spy: The Eternal City (2024), which Peter Segal directed.

Who does Peter Segal work with most often?

Peter Segal shares the most films with Dan Aykroyd (3 films), Adam Sandler (3 films) and David Spade (2 films).

The Best Peter Segal Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 14 directing credits.

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