Laurie Lynd
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- May 19, 1959 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 1985–2023 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Laurie Lynd (Directing).
Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text.
Word Count Goal: 90-130 words.
[1] TMDB: Director and writer. 22 known credits. Male. Birthday: May 19, 1959. Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
[2] Wikipedia: Canadian film and television director and screenwriter. Best known for directing Breakfast with Scot. Born May 19, 1959.
[3] IMDb: Director and writer. Known for Killing Patient Zero (2019), Schitt's Creek (2015), and Breakfast with Scot (2007). Born May 19, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
[4] TV Guide: List of movies and TV shows.
[5] Biographies.net: Canadian film and television director. Best known for Breakfast with Scot. Breakfast with Scot is his second feature, starring Tom Cavanagh and Ben Shenkman. Premiered at TIFF and US premiere at The Museum of Modern Art.
[6] Personal Website: DGC and Genie award winning writer/director. Film work screened at Sundance, TIFF, and MOMA's New Directors/New Films. Television work aired on BBC, Sky TV, Logo, Showtime, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, CBC, CTV, CITY, A&E, and Discovery.
Name: Laurie Lynd.
Born: May 19, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Profession: Canadian film and television director, screenwriter, and writer.
Awards: DGC and Genie award winner.
Notable Works: Breakfast with Scot (his second feature, starring Tom Cavanagh and Ben Shenkman), Killing Patient Zero (2019), and Schitt's Creek (2015
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Laurie Lynd (focusing on Directing).
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No guessing. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
[1] TMDB: Director, 22 known credits, born May 19, 1959, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
[2] Wikipedia: Canadian film and television director and screenwriter, best known for Breakfast with Scot.
[3] IMDb: Director of Killing Patient Zero (2019), Schitt's Creek (2015), and Breakfast with Scot (2007). Born May 19, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
[4] TV Guide: Full list of movies and TV shows available.
[5] Biographies.net: Canadian film and television director, best known for Breakfast with Scot. Breakfast with Scot was his second feature, starring Tom Cavanagh and Ben Shenkman. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and in the US at The Museum of Modern Art.
[6] Personal Website: DGC and Genie award winning writer/director. Film work screened at Sundance, TIFF, and MOMA's New Directors/New Films. Television work aired on BBC, Sky TV, Logo, Showtime, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, CBC, CTV, CITY, A&E, and Discovery.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early/Key Work.
Laurie Lynd is a Canadian film and television director and screenwriter born on May 19, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a DGC and Genie award winning writer/director. Lynd is best known as the director of the feature film Breakfast with Scot, which was his second feature. This film starred Tom Cavanagh and Ben Shenkman and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and at The Museum of Modern Art in the United States.
Paragraph 2: Other Credits and Screenings.
His directing credits include the film Killing Patient Zero (2019) and the television series Schitt's Creek (2015). Lynd has 22 known credits. His film work has been screened at various international film festivals, including Sundance, the Toronto International Film Festival, and MOMA's New Directors/New Films. His television work has aired on several networks, including the BBC, Sky TV, Logo, Showtime, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, CBC, CTV, CITY, A&E, and Discovery.
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"Laurie Lynd is a Canadian film and television director and screenwriter born on May 19, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a DGC and Genie award winning writer/director. Lynd is best known as the director of the feature film Breakfast with Scot, which was his second feature. This film starred Tom Cavanagh and Ben Shenkman and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and at The Museum of Modern Art in the United States.
His directing credits include the film Killing Patient Zero (2019) and the television series Schitt's Creek (2015). Lynd has 22 known credits. His film work has been screened at various international film festivals, including Sundance, the Toronto International Film Festival, and MOMA's New Directors/New Films. His television work has aired on several networks, including the BBC, Sky TV, Logo, Showtime, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, CBC, CTV, CITY, A&E, and Discovery."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- Macy Murdoch (2023) Director
- Killing Patient Zero (2019) Writer
- Killing Patient Zero (2019) Director
- For Love and Honor (2016) Director
- For Love and Honor (2016) Executive Producer
- Schitt's Creek (2015) Director
- Dear Viola (2014) Director
- My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011) Director
- Verona (2010) Director
- Murdoch Mysteries (2008) Director
- Breakfast with Scot (2007) Director
- Noah's Arc (2005) Director
- Open Heart (2004) Director
- I Was a Rat (2001) Director
- Queer as Folk (2000) Director
- Virtual Mom (2000) Director
- House (1995) Director
- House (1995) Screenplay
- Boys' Shorts (1993) Director
- RSVP (1992) Director
- RSVP (1992) Writer
- The Fairy Who Didn't Want To Be A Fairy Anymore (1992) Director
- Together and Apart (1988) Director
- Two Scoops for Slugger (1987) Assistant Director
- The Coldest September in 30 Years (1986) Assistant Camera
- The Illegal Immigrant (1985)
- The Illegal Immigrant (1985) Art Direction
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Laurie Lynd best known for?
Laurie Lynd is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Killing Patient Zero (2019), Killing Patient Zero (2019), Schitt's Creek (2015), My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011).
When and where was Laurie Lynd born?
Laurie Lynd was born on May 19, 1959 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Laurie Lynd have?
Laurie Lynd has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2023.
What is Laurie Lynd's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Laurie Lynd (Directing). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text. Word Count Goal: 90-130 words. [1] TMDB: Director and writer. 22 known credits. Male...
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