Donald Petrie is an American film director and actor.
Petrie was born in New York City, the son of Dorothea (née Grundy), a television producer, actor, and novelist, and Daniel Petrie, a director. He is the brother of writer Daniel Petrie Jr.
Petrie began his entertainment career as an actor, having trained and graduated from California State Northridge as a theatre major. Petrie soon was appearing in many television episodes. In 1980, Petrie decided to shift his focus to directing when he was accepted as a Fellow at the American Film Institute.
Petrie has acted and guest-starred on television programs since 1976.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Just My Luck (2006) (also producer)