Background
Petrie, Robert John was born on November 3, 1946 in Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Robert W. and Charlotte (Eisen) Petrie.
Petrie, Robert John was born on November 3, 1946 in Bishop's Falls, Newfoundland, Canada. Son of Robert W. and Charlotte (Eisen) Petrie.
Diploma in architecture, Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland, 1966.
Technical director, Arts and Culture Center Theatre, St. John's, 1967-1975;
technical director, Government of Newfoundland, 1975-1981;
president, Petrivision Ltd., St. John's, since 1980;
television director, Canadian Broadcasting Company, St. John's, 1981-1989. Consultant Newfoundland Association Architects, since 1976. Director Canada Summer Games opening, 1977.
Member Newfoundland Indiana Film Cooperative, since 1984.
Member American Film Institute, Society television Lighting Directors Canada, Canada television Producers and Directors Association, Academy Canada Cinema and television, Newfoundland Allbreed Kennel Club (president 1975-1976).
Married Jacqueline A. Moss, August 19, 1969.