Peter Rice

Who is Peter Rice?

Peter Rice was born in the United Kingdom, graduated from the University of Nottingham in 1989, and began his career with Fox Filmed Entertainment in 1985 as an intern in the U.S. distribution and marketing office. Rice rose through the ranks within News Corporation, the entertainment conglomerate overseen by Rupert Murdoch. Rice was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the Fox Networks Group in August 2012. In his role, he supervises all creative and business aspects of the Fox Networks Group worldwide. Rice also oversees Fox Sports Enterprises, which manages Fox’s interests in professional sports franchises, venues and leading statistical information provider STATS, LLC.

Prior to his most recent appointment, Rice served for two years as Chairman, Entertainment for Fox Networks Group. He also previously served as Chairman, Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company – helping to drive the network to three seasons as No. 1 and extending FOX’s streak to eight seasons as the top-rated broadcaster.

Before transitioning to the television arena, Rice served as President, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox Atomic. He began his tenure at Fox Searchlight Pictures in 2000, during which time he released some of the most critically acclaimed films of the past decade and some of the highest-grossing films in Fox Searchlight’s history. While at the helm of the company, Rice generated 51 Academy Award and 42 Golden Globe Award nominations, including a record of 12 nominations and eight wins at the 81st Annual Academy Awards.