Daniel Petrie

Daniel Petrie

Deceased · Born: Nov 26, 1920 · Died: Aug 22, 2004

Personal Details

BornNov 26, 1920 Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Relatives
  • Peggy Petrie (Sibling)

Biography

Daniel Petrie, a renowned director and producer, entered this world on November 26, 1920, in the charming coastal town of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, with his most notable works including the critically acclaimed dramas "The Bay Boy" (1984),the iconic "A Raisin in the Sun" (1961),and the thought-provoking "The Assistant" (1997).

Daniel Petrie's personal life was just as remarkable as his professional achievements. He shared his life with his loving wife, Dorothea G. Petrie, and together they formed a beautiful partnership. Tragically, Daniel Petrie's life came to an end on August 22, 2004, in Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence filmmakers to this day.

Career

{"id":7324,"title":"Into the Night","year":"1985","character":"Kalijak Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/into-the-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4m8m5leubek0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4m8m5leubek0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Into the Night
Into the Night as Kalijak Director
{"id":185267,"title":"The Story of Lassie","year":"1994","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-story-of-lassie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_185267.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_185267.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":154337,"title":"Walter and Henry","year":"2001","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/walter-and-henry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154337.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154337.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":85135,"title":"Wild Iris","year":"2001","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-iris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85135.jpg"},"released":1}
Wild Iris
Wild Iris as Director
{"id":55427,"title":"Inherit the Wind","year":"1999","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/inherit-the-wind-1999","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55427.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":192775,"title":"Monday After the Miracle","year":"1998","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monday-after-the-miracle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_192775.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_192775.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":172891,"title":"The Assistant","year":"1997","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-assistant-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172891.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172891.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
The Assistant
The Assistant as Director
{"id":79601,"title":"Calm at Sunset","year":"1996","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/calm-at-sunset","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79601.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Calm at Sunset
Calm at Sunset as Director
{"id":157535,"title":"Kissinger and Nixon","year":"1995","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kissinger-and-nixon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157535.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157535.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":7108,"title":"Lassie","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lassie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6n5b25kfn140.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6n5b25kfn140.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Lassie
Lassie as Director
{"id":85763,"title":"A Town Torn Apart","year":"1992","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-town-torn-apart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85763.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":59886,"title":"Mark Twain and Me","year":"1991","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mark-twain-and-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59886.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59886.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":60775,"title":"My Name Is Bill W.","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-name-is-bill-w","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60775.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60775.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":6550,"title":"Cocoon: The Return","year":"1988","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cocoon-the-return","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/63p1095b44b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/63p1095b44b0.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":22748,"title":"Rocket Gibraltar","year":"1988","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rocket-gibraltar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22748.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9029,"title":"Square Dance","year":"1987","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/square-dance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9029.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9029.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Square Dance
Square Dance as Director
{"id":200739,"title":"Half a Lifetime","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/half-a-lifetime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200739.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":30631,"title":"The Execution of Raymond Graham","year":"1985","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-execution-of-raymond-graham","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30631.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30631.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":62725,"title":"The Bay Boy","year":"1984","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bay-boy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62725.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62725.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
The Bay Boy
The Bay Boy as Director, Writer
{"id":62853,"title":"The Dollmaker","year":"1984","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dollmaker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62853.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62853.jpg"},"released":1}
The Dollmaker
The Dollmaker as Director
{"id":13180,"title":"Six Pack","year":"1982","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/six-pack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5fhq7k9k6er0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5fhq7k9k6er0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Six Pack
Six Pack as Director
{"id":63569,"title":"Fort Apache the Bronx","year":"1981","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fort-apache-the-bronx","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63569.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":7827,"title":"Resurrection","year":"1980","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/resurrection","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7827.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7827.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Resurrection
Resurrection as Director
{"id":22405,"title":"The Betsy","year":"1978","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-betsy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22405.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
The Betsy
The Betsy as Director
{"id":81314,"title":"Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years","year":"1977","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eleanor-and-franklin-the-white-house-years","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81314.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81314.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":7620,"title":"Lifeguard","year":"1976","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lifeguard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7620.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Lifeguard
Lifeguard as Director
{"id":86386,"title":"Mousey","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mousey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86386.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86386.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Mousey
Mousey as Director
{"id":86330,"title":"Buster and Billie","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/buster-and-billie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86330.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86330.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":98292,"title":"The Gun and the Pulpit","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gun-and-the-pulpit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_98292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_98292.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":32407,"title":"The Neptune Factor","year":"1973","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-neptune-factor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32407.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32407.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":165114,"title":"Trouble Comes to Town","year":"1973","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trouble-comes-to-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165114.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165114.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":23761,"title":"Moon of the Wolf","year":"1972","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moon-of-the-wolf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23761.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":64981,"title":"A Howling in the Woods","year":"1971","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-howling-in-the-woods","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64981.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64981.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
{"id":87194,"title":"Silent Night, Lonely Night","year":"1969","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/silent-night-lonely-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87194.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87194.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":87657,"title":"The Spy with a Cold Nose","year":"1966","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-spy-with-a-cold-nose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87657.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87657.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":65395,"title":"The Idol","year":"1966","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-idol","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65395.jpg"},"released":1}
The Idol
The Idol as Director
{"id":82180,"title":"Stolen Hours","year":"1963","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stolen-hours","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82180.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Stolen Hours
Stolen Hours as Director
{"id":94538,"title":"The Main Attraction","year":"1962","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-main-attraction","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94538.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94538.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
{"id":18411,"title":"A Raisin in the Sun","year":"1961","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-raisin-in-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18411.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
{"id":66285,"title":"The Bramble Bush","year":"1960","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bramble-bush","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66285.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66285.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
{"id":186558,"title":"The DuPont Show of the Month","year":"1958","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-dupont-show-of-the-month-1958-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186558.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186558.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
{"id":148046,"title":"The United States Steel Hour","year":"1956","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-united-states-steel-hour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_148046.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_148046.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
{"id":186626,"title":"The Alcoa Hour","year":"1956","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-alcoa-hour-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186626.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186626.jpg"},"released":1}
The Alcoa Hour
The Alcoa Hour as Director
{"id":172021,"title":"The United States Steel Hour","year":"1955","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-united-states-steel-hour-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_172021.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_172021.jpg"},"released":1}
1955