Paul Haggis
Biography
Paul Edward Haggis, also known as Paul Edward Haggis and Conte, is a male writer born on March 10, 1953, in London, Ontario, Canada. His work is known in the film industry for the 2004 film Million Dollar Baby, which Allmovie described as a serious milestone for the writer. Haggis began working as a writer for television programs including The Love Boat, One Day at a Time, Diff'rent Strokes, and The Facts of Life, gaining his first credit as producer with The Facts of Life. During the 1980s and 1990s, he wrote for television series such as thirtysomething, The Tracey Ullman Show, FM, Due South, L.A. Law, and EZ Streets. He helped create Walker, Texas Ranger, Family Law, and Due South, and served as executive producer for Michael Hayes and Family Law.
Career overview
Paul Haggis was born on March 10, 1953, in London, Ontario, Canada. He began his career working as a writer for various television programs, including The Love Boat, One Day at a Time, Diff'rent Strokes, and The Facts of Life. With his work on The Facts of Life, he also gained his first credit as a producer. During the 1980s and 1990s, his television writing credits expanded to include thirtysomething, The Tracey Ullman Show, FM, Due South, L.A. Law, and EZ Streets. In addition to writing, he helped create the television series Walker, Texas Ranger, Family Law, and Due South, and served as an executive producer for Michael Hayes and Family Law.
Later in his career, Haggis gained recognition in the film industry for his work on the 2004 film Million Dollar Baby. That film was described by Allmovie as a serious milestone for the writer. Throughout his career, Haggis has accumulated 57 known credits primarily focused on writing.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
87 titles- Walker (2021) Original Series Creator
- 5B (2018) Director
- Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (2016) as Self
- Show Me a Hero (2015) Director
- Show Me a Hero (2015) Executive Producer
- Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) as Self - Interviewee
- MLE (2015) as Director
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Third Person (2014) Director
- Third Person (2014) Screenplay
- Third Person (2014) Producer
- Casting By (2012) as Self
- Miss Representation (2011) as Self
- The Next Three Days (2010) Director
- The Next Three Days (2010) Screenplay
- The Next Three Days (2010) Producer
- Mulholland Drive - Ein Hollywood-Mythos (2010) as Self
- Kopf oder Zahl (2009) Thanks
- Quantum of Solace (2008) Screenplay
- Crash (2008) Executive Producer
- The Evolution of Clint Eastwood (2008) as Self
- The Business End: Violence in Cinema (2008) as Self
- The Road to Casino Royale (2008)
- Ian Fleming's Incredible Creation (2008)
- The Black Donnellys (2007) Executive Producer
- The Black Donnellys (2007) Director
- The Black Donnellys (2007) Writer
- The Black Donnellys (2007) Story
- The Black Donnellys (2007) Creator
- In the Valley of Elah (2007) Director
- In the Valley of Elah (2007) Screenplay
- In the Valley of Elah (2007) Producer
- Red Sun, Black Sand: The Making of 'Letters from Iwo Jima' (2007) as Self
- Casino Royale (2006) Screenplay
- Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Producer
- Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Story
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) Screenplay
- The Last Kiss (2006) Screenplay
- Becoming Bond (2006) as Self
- The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Paul Haggis (2006) as Himself
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Crash (2005) Director
- Crash (2005) Screenplay
- Crash (2005) Producer
- Crash (2005) Story
- Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) Screenplay
- The Producers: Round 15 (2005) as Self
- Entourage (2004) as Paul Haggis
- Kulturplatz (2004) as Self
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) Producer
- Million Dollar Baby (2004) Screenplay
- Mister Sterling (2003) Writer
- Family Law (1999) Writer
- Family Law (1999) Director
- Family Law (1999) Producer
- Family Law (1999) Creator
- Michael Hayes (1997) Creator
- EZ Streets (1996) Writer
- EZ Streets (1996) Director
- EZ Streets (1996) Creator
- Due South (1994) Writer
- Due South (1994) Director
- Due South (1994) Teleplay
- Due South (1994) Story
- Due South (1994) Creator
- Due South (1994) Writer
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) Creator
- Red Hot (1993) Director
- Red Hot (1993) Writer
- City (1990) Producer
- City (1990) Creator
- You Take the Kids (1990) Director
- You Take the Kids (1990) Creator
- thirtysomething (1987) Writer
- thirtysomething (1987) Producer
- The Return of the Shaggy Dog (1987) Writer
- L.A. Law (1986) Writer
- L.A. Law (1986) Story
- Together We Stand (1986) Writer
- CBS Storybreak (1985) Teleplay
- Who's the Boss? (1984) Writer
- Mr. Merlin (1981) Writer
- The Facts of Life (1979) Writer
- Diff'rent Strokes (1978) Writer
- The Love Boat (1977) Writer
- One Day at a Time (1975) Writer
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Haggis best known for?
Paul Haggis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Walker (2021), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), Third Person (2014), Third Person (2014).
When and where was Paul Haggis born?
Paul Haggis was born on March 10, 1953 in London, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Paul Haggis have?
Paul Haggis has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2021.
What is Paul Haggis's background in cinema and television?
Paul Edward Haggis, also known as Paul Edward Haggis and Conte, is a male writer born on March 10, 1953, in London, Ontario, Canada. His work is known in the film industry for the 2004 film Million Dollar Baby, which Allmovie described as a serious milestone for the writer. Haggis began working as a writer for televisi...