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Bernard MacLaverty

Known For
Writing
Born
September 14, 1942 in Belfast, Ireland
Active Years
1974–2026 (53 Years)
Total Credits
12 credits in database
Writing Born Sep 14, 1942 Belfast, Ireland 12 credits
12
Total Credits
1974–2026
53 Years Career Span
6
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bernard MacLaverty is a Northern Irish fiction writer and novelist born on September 14, 1942, in Belfast, Ireland. Known for his work as a writer, his novels include Cal and Grace Notes, and he has written five books of short stories. His known writing credits in film and television include Bye Child released in 2003, Cal released in 1984, and Midwinter Break scheduled for 2026. He is recognized in the industry as both a writer and a director.

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Career

Career overview

Bernard MacLaverty is a Northern Irish fiction writer and novelist born on September 14, 1942, in Belfast, Ireland. As a writer, his literary work includes novels such as Cal and Grace Notes, alongside five books of short stories.

In addition to his work as a fiction writer and novelist, MacLaverty is known for his work as a writer and director in film. His credited screen work includes the 2003 production Bye-Child, the 1984 film Cal, and the project Midwinter Break, which is associated with the year 2026. Across his career in film and literature, he maintains a known credit count of ten on the film database.

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Career timeline

Midwinter Break · NovelMidwinter Break · Screenplay
Hostages · Writer
The Real Charlotte · WriterSometime in August · Writer
Elephant · Writer
Lamb · NovelLamb · Screenplay
Screen Two · Writer
Cal · Novel
My Dear Palestrina · Writer
Playhouse · Writer

Full Filmography

12 titles
  • Midwinter Break (2026) Novel
  • Midwinter Break (2026) Screenplay
  • Hostages (1992) Writer
  • The Real Charlotte (1990) Writer
  • Sometime in August (1990) Writer
  • Elephant (1989) Writer
  • Lamb (1986) Novel
  • Lamb (1986) Screenplay
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  • Screen Two (1985) Writer
  • Cal (1984) Novel
  • My Dear Palestrina (1980) Writer
  • Playhouse (1974) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bernard MacLaverty best known for?

Bernard MacLaverty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Midwinter Break (2026), Midwinter Break (2026), Lamb (1986), Lamb (1986).

When and where was Bernard MacLaverty born?

Bernard MacLaverty was born on September 14, 1942 in Belfast, Ireland.

How many credits does Bernard MacLaverty have?

Bernard MacLaverty has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.

What is Bernard MacLaverty's background in cinema and television?

Bernard MacLaverty is a Northern Irish fiction writer and novelist born on September 14, 1942, in Belfast, Ireland. Known for his work as a writer, his novels include Cal and Grace Notes, and he has written five books of short stories. His known writing credits in film and television include Bye Child released in 2003,...

Bernard MacLaverty by the numbers

12credits
9films
3TV series
1974–2026active years

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