Chief Content Officer at Netflix; Former President of 21st Century Fox

New York, NY, USA
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Peter Rice Biography

Peter Rice is a British-American media producer and executive with an extensive career in the entertainment industry, spanning film and television at major Hollywood institutions. Rice joined 20th Century Fox, beginning in U.S. distribution and marketing for Fox Filmed Entertainment. As executive vice president of production at Twentieth Century Fox, he collaborated with Baz Luhrmann on "Moulin Rouge" and "Romeo + Juliet," with Danny Boyle on "The Beach," and served as supervising creative executive on the first "X-Men."

Rice later became president of Fox Searchlight Pictures, where the company acquired a 50% stake in "Slumdog Millionaire" alongside Warner Bros., leading to a Best Picture Oscar. Under Rice's leadership, Fox Searchlight Pictures released films such as "Sideways," "Little Miss Sunshine," and "Juno." "Slumdog Millionaire" received eight Oscars, including Best Picture, contributing to the studio's reputation for producing critically acclaimed films.

Rice also served as president of 21st Century Fox and chairman and CEO of Fox Networks Group, overseeing the growth of the group's television business across linear and digital platforms. During his tenure, Fox Networks Group's revenue doubled, and the portfolio was reorganized around four key brands, reaching more than 2 billion subscribers worldwide. Rice managed long-term sports rights deals with the NFL, MLB, UFC, FIFA, WWE, and other professional sports organizations. He played a key role in the formation of National Geographic Partners and the launch of FS1 and FS2.

As chairman of Walt Disney Television and chairman of general entertainment for The Walt Disney Company, Rice oversaw ABC, FOX Broadcasting, Hulu, FX Networks, and other major networks and studios. He managed a group that produced more than 300 shows and 4,000 hours of television annually. Notable programs under his leadership include "The Simpsons," "American Idol," "Modern Family," "This Is Us," "The Bear," "Abbott Elementary," "Shogun," and "Only Murders in the Building," as well as ABC News programming and major sporting events such as the Super Bowl, NBA Finals, and FIFA World Cup Finals. Disney earned more than 140 Primetime Emmy nominations annually during his stewardship. In 2026, he joined Netflix as their Chief Content Officer.

Rice has served on the board of directors for Hulu, National Geographic Partners, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, Southern California Public Radio, and the Motion Picture & Television Fund's Board of Governors. His experience in media production, television programming, film development, and sports broadcasting has positioned him as a leading executive in the global entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/16/2026.

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    Peter Rice is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Broadcasting, News & Media, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Television & Film
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