Peyton Reed

Born: 3rd July 1964
Where: Raleigh, North Carolina

Peyton seems like the perfect example to base your hopes on if you wish to work in the film industry.

As a student of film in North Carolina, Peyton wanted to make it big in Hollywood, and was very active in Student Television at the University, as well as working as a DJ for the college radio station.

After graduating, he worked as a driver on the set of Bull Durham. In between pickups, he and a friend made a short film that opened the doors he needed to get into Hollywood.

With his new film under his belt, Peyton got a job with a production company making films about filmmaking.

A master of 'the making of' featurettes, Peyton chronicled the productions of the Back To The Future sequels, Braveheart, Forrest Gump and many other films.

He then moved into the world of TV, where he directed the live action portions of the Back to the Future animated show, as well as The Weird Al Show, and a couple of Disney's telepics, including the well-received Love Bug remake.

2000 saw the release of his first feature film, Bring It On, starring Kirsten Dunst as the captain of a cheerleading squad.