Paul King
Biography
Paul King, born on 29 July 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a male English screenwriter and director who works across television, film and theatre, focusing on comedy. He directed every episode of the surreal comedy series The Mighty Boosh, which ran for twenty episodes from 2004 to 2007, and received a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best New Director in 2005. King’s involvement in the family‑comedy films Paddington (2014) and its 2017 sequel led to British Academy Film Award nominations for Best British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. In 2023 he directed and co‑wrote Wonka, a film exploring the early life of the literary character Willy Wonka. His TMDB profile lists 25 known credits and a content score of 100.
Career overview
Paul King, born on 29 July 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a screenwriter and director whose work spans television, film and theatre, with a particular focus on comedy. He directed the entire run of the surreal comedy series The Mighty Boosh, overseeing all twenty episodes produced between 2004 and 2007. His direction on the series earned him a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best New Director in 2005.
King later moved into feature‑film comedy, directing the family‑friendly adventure Paddington in 2014 and its sequel in 2017. Both films brought him British Academy Film Award nominations, recognizing his contributions to Best British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. In 2023 he expanded his portfolio by directing and co‑writing Wonka, a pre‑quel film that explores the early life of the literary character Willy Wonka. Across his career, King has accumulated a range of directing credits, with a total of twenty‑five listed in public databases, and is noted for his consistent involvement in projects that blend humor with imaginative storytelling.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
37 titles- Paddington in Peru (2024) Executive Producer
- Paddington in Peru (2024) Screenstory
- An A to Z of Paddington (2024) as Self
- Wonka (2023) Screenplay
- Wonka (2023) Story
- Wonka (2023) Director
- Space Force (2020) Director
- Space Force (2020) Executive Producer
- Once More with Ealing (2019) as Self
- Pele, Argentina and The Dictators (2018) Producer
- Paddington 2 (2017) Director
- Paddington 2 (2017) Screenplay
- Miranda: Morecambe & Wise and Me (2017) Director
- Little Britain Sketch (2015) Director
- Paddington (2014) Director
- Paddington (2014) Screenstory
- Paddington (2014) Screenplay
- Come Fly With Me (2010) Director
- Bunny and the Bull (2009) Director
- Bunny and the Bull (2009) Writer
- The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour (2009) Director
- The Mighty Boosh: Making Boosh 3 (2008) as Self
- The Mighty Boosh: A Journey Through Time and Space (2008) as Himself
- Man to Man with Dean Learner (2006)
- The Mighty Boosh: The Making of Series 2 (2006) as Self
- The Mighty Boosh Live (2006) Director
- The Mighty Boosh: Inside the Zooniverse (2005) as Self
- The Mighty Boosh (2004) Director
- Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) as Techie
- Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004) Assistant Director
- Astaire Director
- Prince Charming Director
- Prince Charming Writer
- Wonka 2 Writer
- Labubu Director
- Labubu Producer
- Labubu Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul King best known for?
Paul King is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Paddington in Peru (2024), Paddington in Peru (2024), Wonka (2023), Wonka (2023).
When and where was Paul King born?
Paul King was born on July 29, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Paul King have?
Paul King has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2024.
What is Paul King's background in cinema and television?
Paul King, born on 29 July 1978 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a male English screenwriter and director who works across television, film and theatre, focusing on comedy. He directed every episode of the surreal comedy series The Mighty Boosh, which ran for twenty episodes from 2004 to 2007, and received a British Acade...