Allan Scott
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 16, 1939 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK
- Active Years
- 1970–2025 (56 Years)
- Total Credits
- 41 credits in database
Biography
Allan Scott is a Scottish screenwriter and producer for film and television, born Allan George Shiach on September 16, 1939, in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK. He is known for writing and has 34 known credits. Scott is also known as Allan Shiach, Allan George Shiach, and Al. He has worked on films such as Don't Look Now, The Preacher's Wife, and Kon-Tiki. Scott is a male writer and producer with a birthday of September 16, 1939.
Career overview
Allan Scott is a Scottish screenwriter and producer for film and television, born on September 16, 1939, in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK. He is known for writing and has 34 known credits.
He has worked on various projects, including Don't Look Now, The Preacher's Wife, and Kon-Tiki. Allan Scott writes and produces under the pseudonym Allan Scott, and his actual name is Allan Shiach, also known as Allan George Shiach or Al.
Allan Scott's career as a screenwriter and producer has spanned multiple films and television shows, with his work being recognized in the industry. He is a male writer and producer, with a birthdate of September 16, 1939, which makes him 87 years old. Allan Scott was also formerly a Scotch whisky executive, in addition to his work in the film and television industry.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- You're Cordially Invited (2025) as Puppeteer
- The Spirit of 1926 (2022) Writer
- Creating The Queen's Gambit (2021) as Self - Co-Creator
- The Queen's Gambit (2020) Executive Producer
- The Queen's Gambit (2020) Creator
- Pass the Warning: Reflecting on Nic Roeg's Masterpiece (2019) as Self
- Kon-Tiki (2012) Script Consultant
- Dark Side (2003) Producer
- Fancy Dancing (2002) Producer
- The Fourth Angel (2001) Screenplay
- The Fourth Angel (2001) Producer
- The Match (1999) Producer
- Grizzly Falls (1999) Producer
- Regeneration (1997) Screenplay
- Regeneration (1997) Producer
- In Love and War (1996) Screenplay
- In Love and War (1996) Screenstory
- The Preacher's Wife (1996) Screenplay
- Samson and Delilah (1996) Writer
- Two Deaths (1996) Executive Producer
- Two Deaths (1996) Writer
- True Blue (1996) Executive Producer
- Shallow Grave (1994) Executive Producer
- Fallen Angels (1993) Teleplay
- Cold Heaven (1992) Producer
- Cold Heaven (1992) Writer
- The Witches (1990) Screenplay
- Taffin (1988) Executive Producer
- Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (1988) Writer
- Apprentice to Murder (1988) Writer
- Castaway (1986) Writer
- D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) Writer
- Martin's Day (1985) Writer
- The Awakening (1980) Writer
- Joseph Andrews (1977) Screenplay
- Joseph Andrews (1977) Lyricist
- Golden Rendezvous (1977) Writer
- The Spiral Staircase (1975) Screenplay
- The Girl from Petrovka (1974) Writer
- Don't Look Now (1973) Screenplay
- The Man Who Had Power Over Women (1970) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Allan Scott best known for?
Allan Scott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including You're Cordially Invited (2025), Creating The Queen's Gambit (2021), The Queen's Gambit (2020), The Queen's Gambit (2020).
When and where was Allan Scott born?
Allan Scott was born on September 16, 1939 in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Allan Scott have?
Allan Scott has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2025.
What is Allan Scott's background in cinema and television?
Allan Scott is a Scottish screenwriter and producer for film and television, born Allan George Shiach on September 16, 1939, in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK. He is known for writing and has 34 known credits. Scott is also known as Allan Shiach, Allan George Shiach, and Al. He has worked on films such as Don't Look Now, T...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Creating The Queen's Gambit (2021) as Self - Co-Creator — aged about 81
- You're Cordially Invited (2025) as Puppeteer — aged about 85
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