Peter Markle
Birth Name:
Peter Markle
Birth Place:
Danville, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Director, Writer, Producer, Cinematographer, Camera department
Fast Facts
- His film "Virginia's Run" Won a Crystal Heart Award for Best Dramatic Feature Film at the Heartland Film Festival
- His made-for-television movie "Flight 93" was nominated for a Directors Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television
- Married former model and actress Melinda Culea on August 11, 1996
- Was a member of the United States National Hockey Team for 3 years
- In addition to directing a number of episodes the television series, he directed several award-winning television movies, many of which deal with war
- Made a romantic comedy called "The Personals" for $250,000 that grossed $1․5 million
- Film critic Roger Ebert gave his "Bat*21" a three star rating
Awards
- 1989Gold Special Jury Award - Best Television & Cable Production:Winner
- 1990ACE - Directing a Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2002Crystal Heart Award - Best Dramatic Feature Film:Winner
- 2006OFTA Television Award - Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special:Nominated
- 2007DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television:Nominated