Paul Haggis

Canadian screenwriter and director (born 1953)
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Summary

Paul Haggis was born on March 10, 1953[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], and film director[5]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,247 views/month, #6,216 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Edward Haggis[7]
  • Spouse: Deborah Rennard[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Canada[9]
  • Native language: English[10]
  • Educated at: Fanshawe College[11], H. B. Beal Secondary School[12]
  • Award received: Writers Guild of America Award[13], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series[14], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[15], Academy Award for Best Picture[16], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series[17]
  • Member of: Writers Guild of America, East[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Scientology[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Paul Haggis[21]
  • Residence: Santa Monica[22]
  • Family name: Haggis[23]
  • Given name: Paul[24]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[25], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[26], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[27], Academy Award for Best Picture[28], European Film Award for Best Non-European Film[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
  • Start of work period: 1975[31]

Why It Matters

Paul Haggis has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Paul Haggis born?

Paul Haggis was born in London[2].

Who were Paul Haggis's parents?

Paul Haggis's father was Edward Haggis[7].

Who was Paul Haggis married to?

Paul Haggis's spouses include Deborah Rennard[8].

What did Paul Haggis do for work?

Paul Haggis worked as a screenwriter[3], film producer[4], and film director[5].

Where did Paul Haggis go to school?

Paul Haggis was educated at Fanshawe College[11] and H. B. Beal Secondary School[12].

What awards did Paul Haggis receive?

Honors received include Writers Guild of America Award[13], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series[14], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[15], and Academy Award for Best Picture[16].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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