Paul Flaherty
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- September 19, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1942–2020 (79 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Paul Flaherty (Directing focus).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Word count target: 90-130 words.
Source [1]: Paul Flaherty is a director, writer, and producer. Known for directing. Known credits: 20. Gender: Male. Birthday: September 19, 1945 (81 years old). Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Source [2]: Actor: Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. Known for Ty the Tasmanian Tiger (2002), BMX Bandits (1983), and Prisoner (1979).
Source [3]: Actor, screenwriter, television producer, and film and television director.
Name: Paul Flaherty.
Roles: Director (film and television), writer (screenwriter), producer (television), and actor.
Birth Date: September 19, 1945.
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Known Credits (Directing): 20.
Known Works (Acting/General): Ty the Tasmanian Tiger (2002), BMX Bandits (1983), and Prisoner (1979).
Paul Flaherty is a director, screenwriter, television producer, and actor. Born on September 19, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, he is known for his work in directing, with 20 known credits. His professional roles include film and television director, television producer, and screenwriter. Flaherty is also recognized as an actor, with credits including Ty the Tasmanian Tiger in 2002, BMX Bandits in 1983, and Prisoner in 1979. He is a male professional with a content score of 100 on The Movie Database.
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Career overview
Task: Write a career overview of Paul Flaherty (focusing on Directing).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Source [1]: Paul Flaherty is a director, writer, and producer. Known for directing. Has 20 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: September 19, 1945. Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Source [2]: Actor: Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. Known for Ty the Tasmanian Tiger (2002), BMX Bandits (1983), and Prisoner (1979).
Source [3]: Actor, screenwriter, television producer, and film and television director.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Paul Flaherty is a film and television director, screenwriter, actor, and television producer. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 1945, Flaherty has established a career across multiple disciplines in the entertainment industry. His professional credits include work as a director, which is listed as a primary area for which he is known.
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Flaherty has 20 known credits. His work spans film and television. While he is recognized for his directing, he is also an actor, screenwriter, and producer. His acting credits include the role of Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. He is known for his involvement in projects such as BMX Bandits from 1983, Prisoner from 1979, and Ty the Tasmanian Tiger from 2002.
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Director, writer, producer (Source 1).
Actor, screenwriter, television producer, film and television director (Source 3).
Known for directing (Source 1).
20 known credits (Source 1).
Born Sept 19, 1945, Pittsburgh, PA (Source 1).
Known for Ty the Tasmanian Tiger (2002), BMX Bandits (1983), Prisoner (1979) (Source 2).
Actor: Ty the Tasmanian Tiger (Source 2).
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Paul Flaherty is a film and television director, screenwriter, actor, and television producer. Born on September 19, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Flaherty has worked extensively within the industry. He is recognized for his work in directing and has 20 known credits to his name. His professional profile includes roles as a writer and a producer, contributing to various media projects.
In addition to his directing and production work, Flaherty has also been active as an actor. He is known for his involvement in the production Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, in which he performed as the character Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. His notable credits include the 1979 production Prisoner, the 1983 production BMX Bandits, and the 2002 production Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. Through his diverse roles as a director, screenwriter, actor, and producer, Flaherty has maintained a presence in both film and television media.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Belushi (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006) as Self
- Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) Co-Producer
- Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) Writer
- Li'l Elvis and the Truckstoppers (1997) as Sea Monkey King
- Muppets Tonight (1996) Producer
- Muppets Tonight (1996) Writer
- The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995) Writer
- The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995) Co-Executive Producer
- Clifford (1994) Director
- Maniac Mansion (1990) Writer
- Maniac Mansion (1990) Creator
- Who's Harry Crumb? (1989) Director
- Billy Crystal: Midnight Train to Moscow (1989) Director
- 18 Again! (1988) Director
- The Best of SCTV (1988) Director
- The Tracey Ullman Show (1987) Writer
- The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986) Writer
- Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started (1986) Director
- Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985) Writer
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) Writer
- Old Boyfriends (1979) as Bloodshot Band Lead Guitar
- Saturday Night Live (1975) Writer
- Who Is Hope Schuyler? (1942) as Nash
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Flaherty best known for?
Paul Flaherty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005), Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007).
When and where was Paul Flaherty born?
Paul Flaherty was born on September 19, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Paul Flaherty have?
Paul Flaherty has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 2020.
What is Paul Flaherty's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Paul Flaherty (Directing focus). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullets). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Paul Flaherty is a director, w...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Old Boyfriends (1979) as Bloodshot Band Lead Guitar — aged about 33
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