Paul Laverty
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 1, 1957
- Active Years
- 1995–2025 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 25 credits in database
Biography
Paul Laverty is a screenwriter born in 1957. He is known for his collaborations with Ken Loach. Laverty has won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay. He was also a nominee for the Best Screenplay award at the BAFTAs. As a screenwriter, Laverty has written for 25 projects. His known credits include films such as Já, Daniel Blake, Sladkých šestnáct let, and Pardon, nezastihli jsme vás. Laverty's work has received a Content Score of 100 on TMDB.
Career overview
Paul Laverty is a screenwriter known for his collaborations with Ken Loach. He has a background in law and was born in 1957. Laverty's work has been recognized with awards, including the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay.
As a screenwriter, Laverty has been involved in numerous projects, with 25 known credits to his name. His work spans multiple genres and styles, although specific details about his writing credits are not provided. Laverty's collaborations with Ken Loach have been particularly notable, although the extent of their partnership is not specified.
Laverty's films have received positive reviews, with some earning a rating of 7.1. Specific titles mentioned include Já, Daniel Blake, Sladkých šestnáct let, and Pardon, nezastihli jsme vás. These films demonstrate Laverty's ability to craft compelling stories and characters, and his work continues to be recognized within the industry.
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Full Filmography
25 titles- Quiet on Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry? (2025) as Self
- The Old Oak (2023) Screenplay
- Sorry We Missed You (2019) Writer
- Yuli (2018) Writer
- I, Daniel Blake (2016) Screenplay
- The Olive Tree (2016) Screenplay
- Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016) as Self - Screenwriter
- Jimmy's Hall (2014) Writer
- The Angels' Share (2012) Screenplay
- Route Irish (2011) Writer
- Even the Rain (2011) Screenplay
- Looking for Eric (2009) Screenplay
- It's a Free World... (2007) Screenplay
- The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) Screenplay
- Cargo (2006) Writer
- Carry On Ken (2006)
- Tickets (2005) Screenplay
- Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) Screenplay
- Sweet Sixteen (2002) Screenplay
- September 11 (2002) Writer
- Ken and Rosa (2001) as Himself
- Bread and Roses (2000) Writer
- My Name Is Joe (1998) Screenplay
- Carla's Song (1996) Screenplay
- Land and Freedom (1995) as Militia member
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Laverty best known for?
Paul Laverty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Old Oak (2023), Sorry We Missed You (2019), I, Daniel Blake (2016), The Angels' Share (2012).
When and where was Paul Laverty born?
Paul Laverty was born on January 1, 1957.
How many credits does Paul Laverty have?
Paul Laverty has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2025.
What is Paul Laverty's background in cinema and television?
Paul Laverty is a screenwriter born in 1957. He is known for his collaborations with Ken Loach. Laverty has won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay. He was also a nominee for the Best Screenplay award at the BAFTAs. As a screenwriter, Laverty has written for 25 projects. His known credits include films s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Land and Freedom (1995) as Militia member — aged about 38
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