Jamie Mathieson
- Known For
- Writing
- Active Years
- 1999–2015 (17 Years)
- Total Credits
- 9 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Jamie Mathieson (Writing focus).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Source Material: Provided snippets from TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, personal website, and Grokipedia.
Strict Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the sources. No invention.
Name: Jamie Alan Mathieson (Source 2).
Birth: May 1970 (Sources 2, 4, 6).
Nationality/Origin: British (Source 2), English (Source 6).
Profession: Television screenwriter (Source 2), writer and producer (Source 4), writer, actor, creator, and associate producer (Source 3). Former stand-up comedian (Source 2).
Known for/Work:
Doctor Who (Sources 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Specifically episodes "Mummy On The Orient Express" and "Flatline" (Source 5).
Being Human (Sources 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
Dirk Gently (Sources 2, 3).
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (Sources 3, 4).
Tripped (Source 3).
My Parents Are Aliens (Source 3).
Genre: Science fiction (Sources 2, 6), supernatural flatshare dramedy (Source 5).
Jamie Alan Mathieson was born in May 1970. He is a British television screenwriter and producer who was formerly a stand-up comedian. Mathieson is known for his work on several UK science fiction television shows, including Doctor Who, Being Human, and Dirk Gently. His writing for Doctor Who includes the episodes Mummy On The Orient Express and Flatline. Other credits include Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, Tripped, and My Parents Are Aliens. He is also recognized as an actor, creator, and associate producer. His contributions are particularly noted within the genre of British science fiction television.
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Career overview
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
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Name: Jamie Alan Mathieson.
Born: May 1970.
Nationality/Origin: British/English.
Profession: Television screenwriter, writer, producer, former stand-up comedian.
Known for/Credits:
Doctor Who (British national institution, wrote episodes "Mummy On The Orient Express" and "Flatline").
Being Human (supernatural flatshare dramedy).
Dirk Gently.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009).
Tripped.
My Parents Are Aliens.
Other roles mentioned: Actor, Creator, Associate Producer.
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Jamie Alan Mathieson is a British television screenwriter and producer born in May 1970. Before his career in writing, he was a stand-up comedian. He is recognized for his work on various UK science fiction television shows. His professional screenwriting career has spanned over ten years, during which he has written regularly for the British national institution Doctor Who.
Paragraph 2: Specific Works and Credits.
Mathieson's writing credits include several notable productions. He has contributed to the science fiction series Doctor Who, specifically writing episodes such as Mummy On The Orient Express and Flatline, which have regularly topped polls for best of series. His other television work includes writing for the supernatural flatshare dramedy Being Human, as well as Dirk Gently. Additionally, his credits encompass Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, Tripped, and My Parents Are Aliens. He is also known as an actor, creator, and associate producer.
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Jamie Alan Mathieson is a British television screenwriter and producer born in May 1970. A former stand-up comedian, he has established a career writing for various United Kingdom science fiction television programs. He has been a professional screenwriter for over ten years and is recognized for his contributions to British science fiction television.
Mathieson is particularly known for his regular writing work for the British national institution Doctor Who. His contributions to the series include the episodes Mummy On The Orient Express and Flatline, which have regularly topped polls for best of series. His television writing credits also include the supernatural flatshare dramedy Being Human, as well as Dirk Gently. Other works associated with him include the 2009 production Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, Tripped, and My Parents Are Aliens. In addition to his work as a writer and producer, Mathieson is also known as an actor, creator, and associate producer.
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"Jamie Alan Mathieson" (Source 2)
"British television screenwriter" (Source 2)
"Born May 1970" (Source 2, 4
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- Tripped (2015) Writer
- Tripped (2015) Creator
- Doctor Who Extra (2014) as Self
- Dirk Gently (2012) Writer
- Being Human (2009) Writer
- Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) Writer
- Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) Associate Producer
- Doctor Who (2005) Writer
- My Parents Are Aliens (1999) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jamie Mathieson best known for?
Jamie Mathieson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Being Human (2009), Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009), Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009), The Women on the 6th Floor (2011).
How many credits does Jamie Mathieson have?
Jamie Mathieson has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2015.
What is Jamie Mathieson's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Jamie Mathieson (Writing focus). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided snippets from TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, personal website, and Grokipedia. Strict Rule: Use ONLY verifiable ...
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