Peter Farrelly
Awards & Honours
25
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Peter Farrelly stands as a rare figure in Hollywood who successfully transitioned from defining the raunchy comedy genre to earning the highest honors in serious drama. His win for Best Picture at the Academy Awards for Green Book marked a historic moment, proving his versatility beyond the slapstick hits that made him famous. He is one of the few directors to receive such top-tier recognition for both comedic and dramatic works. His ability to blend humor with heart has earned him a lasting place in film history.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Academy Award for Best Picture
Shared award for producing Green Book.
Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
Shared award for writing Green Book.
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture
Shared award for Green Book.
BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
Shared award for Green Book.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Romantic Comedies of All Time
Top 500 Films of All Time
Magazine Covers
Variety
2019-02-24
The Farrelly Brothers Return to Drama
The Hollywood Reporter
2018-11-15
Directors Roundtable: Peter Farrelly
Records & Feats
Highest-Grossing R-Rated Comedy of 2000
There's Something About Mary became one of the highest-grossing R-rated comedies of its time upon release.
Oscar Winner for Best Picture Transitioning from Comedy
One of the few directors to win Best Picture after establishing a career solely in raunchy comedy.