Farrelly brothers

The Farrelly brothers, Peter and Bobby, are screenwriters and directors of many popular comedy films, including There's Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin , Me, Myself and Irene, Shallow Hal, and Stuck on You . Their most recent film is titled Fever Pitch.

The Farrelly brothers are from Cumberland, Rhode Island, and many of their movies partially take place in that state, or elsewhere in New England. Sports play a large part in their films, and they have cast many popular sports stars for cameo appearances. They have also been both praised and criticized for their humorous use of disability.

Peter Farrelly is also a published novelist, with books including Outside Providence and The Comedy Writer.