Peter Atencio (born March 15, 1983) is an American television and film director best known for directing the sketch comedy series ''

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'', as well as the duo's feature film '' Keanu'', released in 2016.

Career

Atencio directed all episodes of the

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series ''

'', starring

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and

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, which aired on

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. In 2016, Atencio directed the action-comedy film '' Keanu'', starring Key and Peele, which was released in the U.S. by

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on April 29. In 2017, Atencio directed the action-comedy series ''

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'' starring

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, which was released in the U.S. by

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on December 15, 2017. In April 14, 2021, it was announced that Atencio would direct the comedy film ''The Machine'', based on

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's life and career, who is also attached as star, for

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Filmography

* ''The Rig'' (2010) * '' Keanu'' (2016) * '' The Machine'' (2023)

Television

* ''

'' (2012-2015) * ''Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special'' (2014) * '' The Last Man on Earth'' (2014-2015) * ''

'' (2016-2017) * '' Making History'' (2017) * ''

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'' (2019) * ''

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'' (2020)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Atencio, Peter Living people American television directors American film directors 1983 births