Donald Petrie is an American actor and director. He began his career as an actor playing small roles, and eventually became a director. He is the son of TV producer Dorothea Petrie and director Daniel Petrie. His film and TV credits include How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Richie Rich, Players, Picket Fences, Just My Luck and My Life in Ruins. He won the Independent Spirit Award for Mystic Pizza.