Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
Now Streaming
Movies Streaming Now
TV Shows Streaming Now
In Theaters
Coming Soon
Sign In

Home
Movies
TV Shows
Photos
More
Now Streaming Movies Streaming Now TV Shows Streaming Now In Theaters Coming Soon Celebrities
Sign In

Home
People
Peter Rees

Peter Rees

Writer, Producer, Director

Upload Profile Picture

Movies & Shows

Discover Peter Rees content online

Loading streaming options...

Finding the best places to watch

No streaming options available

Check back later for new content

No matches found for your search

Try different keywords

Content availability varies by region and time. Links open in new window.

Share with a friend

Quick Copy Link

Share on Social Media

Popular

Professional

More Options

Photos Videos Awards

Biography

Over the last fifteen years Peter Rees has forged a reputation for innovative content, new production models and consistent ratings success.

Between 2000 and 2006 he created, cast, and Executive Produced Discovery Channels award winning science series MythBusters. He guided the show through seventy episodes, twelve specials and onto screens on every continent and in eleven languages. During his time as Executive Producer the series became the number one ad-supported cable program in US prime time among persons 25-54. Over 8 million US viewers watched the MythBusters 2005 Shark Week "Jaws" special.

Prior to MythBusters, Peter created, developed, produced, wrote and directed more than 30 hours of factual television programming for international broadcast. He has successfully brought a wide range of stories to the small screen, ranging from the ancient practice of intentional human cranial deformation to the discovery of the deadly "assassin caterpillar" of Brazil. His work has won a number of industry awards and honors including the 2005 Silver Dragon from the Beijing International Science Festival.

Peter is an adventurer, experimenter, and presenter in his own right. In 1993 he circumnavigated the globe by land and sea to win the Charles Heidsieck International Travel Challenge. He has spoken extensively in public on science and broadcasting issues including presentations for: the International Skeptics Society, the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers, and on behalf of the Discovery Channel. In 2006 Peter devised a successful Guinness World record attempt in which a Danish family car was transformed into an aircraft a rocket powered hydroplane, and a dragster.

Peter was born on a Naval base in Death Valley California, but grew up in Sydney Australia. He is a graduate of Australia's leading broadcasting and production institution, the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature/ Historical Archaeology, a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies and is qualified to drive a forklift and shoot a handgun safely in the State of California.

Less

More

Filmography

Actor

1

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003Self

Writer

6

Ningaloo Nyinggulu Poster

Ningaloo Nyinggulu TV Series2023

Mythbusters Jr. Poster

Mythbusters Jr. TV Series2019

Drain the Oceans Poster

Drain the Oceans TV Series2018

Drain the Oceans: Deep Dive TV Series2018

FantomWorks Poster

FantomWorks TV Series2013

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003

Producer

12

Type

Year

Ningaloo Nyinggulu Poster

Ningaloo Nyinggulu TV Series2023

MythBusters: The Search Poster

MythBusters: The Search TV Series2017

Sydney Harbour Patrol Poster

Sydney Harbour Patrol TV Series2016

Tales of the Unexpected Poster

Tales of the Unexpected TV Series2014

Truly Strange Poster

Truly Strange TV Series2014

Modern Sniper Poster

Modern Sniper TV Series2010

Forensics: You Decide Poster

Forensics: You Decide TV Series2009

Undercover: Double Life Poster

Undercover: Double Life TV Series2009

Extreme Forensics Poster

Extreme Forensics TV Series2008

Final Days of an Icon TV Movie2008

Undercover History Poster

Undercover History TV Series2006

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003

Director

3

Ningaloo Nyinggulu Poster

Ningaloo Nyinggulu TV Series2023

Drain the Oceans Poster

Drain the Oceans TV Series2018

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003

Camera and Electrical Department

1

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003

Other Crew

2

Drain the Oceans Poster

Drain the Oceans TV Series2018

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003

2nd Unit / Asst Director

2

Drain the Oceans Poster

Drain the Oceans TV Series2018

Drain the Oceans: Deep Dive TV Series2018

Visual Effects

1

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003

Animation Department

1

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003

Cinematographer

1

MythBusters Poster

MythBusters TV Series2003

Featured Celebrity Photos

Isla Fisher Shines at Spa Weekend Premiere in Las Vegas

Isla Fisher Attends Southwest Airlines Spa Weekend Retreat in Burbank

Monica Bellucci Shines on The Invite Red Carpet at 79th Locarno Film Festival

Jules Robinson and Chantelle Ford Spotlighted in Sydney Photoshoot

Virginie Efira Shines at Leopard Club Award Ceremony at 79th Locarno Film Festival

Tracy Spiridakos Attends Anna Pigeon Premiere Event

Faye Marsay Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast in New York for Apple TV Event

Juno Temple Joins Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast at Apple TV Event in New York

Abbie Hern Joins Apple TV's Ted Lasso Season 4 Cast in New York

Hailey Kittle Shines at Ice Cream Man Premiere in Los Angeles

Shailene Woodley at the 2026 AAFCA TV Honors in Los Angeles

Demi Rose Mawby Enjoys Vacation Highlights in Ibiza

Katy Perry Enjoys a Greek Cruise Following European Getaway in Mykonos

Ora Duplass Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Caylee Cowan Spotted Grocery Shopping in Los Angeles

Kendall Jenner Spotted Out and About in Los Angeles

Hayes Warner Shines at The Shards Launch Skate Party in Los Angeles

Meg Donnelly Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood 2026 in Beverly Hills

Emily Feld Showcases Unique Style in Bikini and Ballet Shoes for WithEvre Event

Inde Navarrette Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood 2026 in Los Angeles

Lizzy Greene Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Tricia Helfer Attends Los Angeles Premiere of "Anna Pigeon

Rebecca Black Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills 2026

Madison Beer Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Charli D'Amelio at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills, August 2026

Tate McRae Shines at Variety Power of Young Hollywood Event in Beverly Hills

Olivia Dunne Filming Scenes for "Baywatch" at Venice Beach

Hayes Warner Shines at Save Venice Un Ballo in Maschera 2026 Celestial Serenissima in New York

Monica Barbaro's Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Julia Fox Shines at One Night Only Premiere at SVA Theater New York

Oops!

Sign up for free

Company

About Us
Contact Us
Send feedback

Contribute

Add Movie
Add TV Show
Contribution Guide

Legal

Terms
Privacy

© 2026 Gawby.com

Send feedback to Gawby.com

Describe your issue or suggestion