Peter Atencio

Peter Atencio (born March 15, 1983) is an American television and film director best known for directing the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, as well as the duo's feature film Keanu, released in 2016.

Peter Atencio
Atencio in 2014
Born	(1983-03-15) March 15, 1983 (age 41)[1][2] Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation(s)	TV and film director
Known for	Key & Peele, Keanu

Career

Atencio directed all episodes of the sketch comedy series Key & Peele, starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, which aired on Comedy Central.^[3][4]

In 2016, Atencio directed the action-comedy film Keanu, starring Key and Peele, which was released in the U.S. by Warner Bros. on April 29.^[5][6]

In 2017, Atencio directed the action-comedy series Jean-Claude Van Johnson starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, which was released in the U.S. by Amazon Studios on December 15, 2017.

In April 14, 2021, it was announced that Atencio would direct the comedy film The Machine, based on Bert Kreischer's life and career, who is also attached as star, for Legendary Entertainment.^[7]

Filmography

• The Rig (2010)
• Keanu (2016)
• The Machine (2023)

Television

• Key & Peele (2012–2015)
• Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special (2014)
• The Last Man on Earth (2014–2015)
• Jean-Claude Van Johnson (2016–2017)
• Making History (2017)
• Whiskey Cavalier (2019)
• The Twilight Zone (2020)
• The Afterparty (2023)

References

1. "Peter Atencio, the silent partner behind 'Key & Peele,' makes his presence known throughout 'Keanu'". 29 April 2016. Archived from the original on 15 June 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
2. Peter Atencio [@Atencio] (15 March 2014). "It's my birthday, so if I say we're gonna discuss the theological allegories in the Matrix trilogy THEN BITCH THATS WHAT WE GONNA DO" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
3. "How Director Peter Atencio Acts as the Unsung, Essential Third Member of 'Key and Peele'". Splitsider. November 14, 2013. Archived from the original on April 7, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
4. Wenzel, John (November 13, 2013). ""Key & Peele's" secret weapon is director Peter Atencio". www.denverpost.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
5. Bowles, Scott (October 20, 2014). "'Key & Peele' In New Line Deal For First Joint Film, About Purloined Feline 'Keanu'". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
6. Pedersen, Erik (January 12, 2016). "Warner Bros Moves Key & Peele Starrer 'Keanu' Back One Week – Update". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 2, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
7. Kroll, Justin (April 14, 2021). "Peter Atencio To Direct Legendary's 'The Machine' Starring Bert Kreischer". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 16, 2021. Retrieved April 16, 2021.

External links

• Peter Atencio at IMDb