Peter Rodger
Peter Rodger | |
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| Born | Peter Anthony Rodger |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker Photographer Commercial director |
| Notable work | Oh My God (2009) |
| Spouse(s) | Li-Chin Rodger (divorced 1998) Soumaya Akaaboune |
| Children | 3 (1 deceased) |
| Parent | George Rodger |
| Website | Official website |
Peter Anthony Rodger is a British filmmaker and photographer. Rodger is known for his 2009 documentary film Oh My God, as well as his work as a second unit director on The Hunger Games (2012). Rodger has won a number of awards, including from the Houston International Film Festival, the Chicago International Film Festival, the Telly Awards, the Mobius Awards, and the US International Film and Video Festival.[1] He is the father of Elliot Rodger, perpetrator of the 2014 Isla Vista killings.
Personal life
Rodger is based in the United States and is the son of British photographer George Rodger.[2]
Rodger married Li Chin, a Malaysian Chinese research assistant for a film company. They had two children.[3]
After his divorce, Rodger married Moroccan actress Soumaya Akaaboune. The couple have a son.[4]
References
- ^ "Peter Rodger: Hollywood director now known for son Elliot's infamy". MSN. May 25, 2014. Archived from the original on May 27, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ^ "Peter Rodger". Saatchi Gallery. Archived from the original on November 28, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
- ^ Springer, Andrew. "The Agony of Peter Rodger, a Dad Whose Son Became a Mass Killer". ABC News. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ Idato, Michael (25 May 2014). "Alleged gunman Elliot Rodger, 22, lived a life of privilege". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
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