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Paul Unwin

Known For
Directing
Born
November 25, 1957 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Active Years
1984–2016 (33 Years)
Total Credits
29 credits in database
Directing Born Nov 25, 1957 Reading, Berkshire, England, UK 29 credits
29
Total Credits
1984–2016
33 Years Career Span
15
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Paul Unwin (Directing).
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[1] Paul Unwin (TMDB): English movie and TV director, writer, and theater director. Birthday: November 25, 1957. Place of birth: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK. Known for directing. 23 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Writer for Casualty. Directed many productions in theatre. Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic theatre. Co-created BBC-TV series Casualty (1986). Short film Syrup (1994) nominated for an Academy Award in 1995.
[3] Wikipedia: Paul Andrew Unwin. Born 25 November 1957 in Reading, Berkshire. Film, theatre, TV writer/director. Studied drama at University of Bristol. Co-created Casualty.
[4] TMDB: English movie and TV director, writer, and theater director. Credits include Casualty (2 episodes), Breathless (2 episodes), Shameless (2 episodes), Combat Hospital (2 episodes), Elijah, Kiss of Death, and Agatha Christie's Marple (1 episode).
[5] Biographies.net: General placeholder.
Name: Paul Andrew Unwin.
Birth: November 25, 1957, in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
Profession: Film, theatre, and TV writer and director.
Theatre: Directed many productions in theatre and served as Artistic Director of the Bristol Old Vic theatre. Studied drama at the University of Bristol.
TV/Film: Co-created the BBC-TV series Casualty (1986). Directing credits include episodes of Casualty, Breathless, Shameless, Combat Hospital, and Agatha Christie's Marple, as well as Elijah and Kiss of Death.
Awards: His short film Syrup (1994) was nominated for

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Career

Career overview

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[1] Paul Unwin (TMDB): English movie/TV director, writer, theater director. Known for directing. 23 known credits. Birthday: Nov 25, 1957. Birthplace: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
[2] IMDb: Writer for Casualty. Directed many productions in theatre. Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic theatre. Co-created BBC-TV series Casualty (1986). Short film Syrup (1994) nominated for an Academy Award in 1995.
[3] Wikipedia: Paul Andrew Unwin (born 25 Nov 1957). Film, theatre, TV writer/director. Born in Reading, Berkshire. Studied drama at University of Bristol. Co-created Casualty.
[4] TMDB: English movie/TV director, writer, theater director. Directed episodes of: Casualty (2), Breathless (2), Shameless (2), Combat Hospital (2), Elijah, Kiss of Death, Agatha Christie's Marple (1).
[5] Biographies.net: General mention.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Paul Andrew Unwin was born on November 25, 1957, in Reading, Berkshire, England. He is an English film, television, and theater director and writer. Unwin studied drama at the University of Bristol, where he met Jeremy Brock in 1979. His professional background includes serving as the Artistic Director of the Bristol Old Vic theatre, and he has directed many productions within the theater.
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In television, Unwin co-created the BBC series Casualty in 1986, which is described as the world's longest running medical drama. His directing credits in television include two episodes each of Casualty, Breathless, Shameless, and Combat Hospital. He also directed one episode of Agatha Christie's Marple. His directing work extends to other titles such as Elijah and Kiss of Death. In film, his short film Syrup, released in 1994, received an Academy Award nomination in 1995.
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"Paul Andrew Unwin was born on November 25, 1957, in Reading, Berkshire, England. He is an English film, television, and theater director and writer. Unwin studied drama at the University of Bristol, where he met Jeremy Brock in 1979. His professional background includes serving as the Artistic Director of the Bristol Old Vic theatre, and he has directed many productions within the theater.

In television, Unwin co-created the BBC series Casualty in 1986, which is described as the world's longest running medical drama. His directing credits in television include two episodes each of Casualty, Breathless, Shameless, and Combat Hospital. He also directed one episode of Agatha Christie's Marple. His directing work extends to other titles such as Elijah and Kiss of Death. In film, his short film Syrup, released in 1994, received an Academy Award nomination in 1995."

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Career timeline

Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood
Breathless · WriterBreathless · DirectorBreathless · Creator
Combat Hospital · Director
Kiss of Death · DirectorElijah · Director
Shameless · DirectorAgatha Christie's Marple · Director
NCS: Manhunt · Director
Messiah · Director
Blue Murder · Director
The American · Director
Trial & Retribution · Director
Silent Witness · DirectorThe Bare Necessities · Director
Bramwell · DirectorRik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town · WriterRik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town · DirectorRik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune · Director
Syrup · Director
Rik Mayall Presents · DirectorRik Mayall Presents · Writer
Agatha Christie's Poirot · Director
Casualty · DirectorCasualty · WriterCasualty · Creator
EastEnders · Director
The Bill · Director

Full Filmography

29 titles
  • Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood (2016) as Self
  • Breathless (2013) Writer
  • Breathless (2013) Director
  • Breathless (2013) Creator
  • Combat Hospital (2011) Director
  • Kiss of Death (2008) Director
  • Elijah (2008) Director
  • Shameless (2004) Director
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  • Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) Director
  • NCS: Manhunt (2002) Director
  • Messiah (2001) Director
  • Blue Murder (2000) Director
  • The American (1998) Director
  • Trial & Retribution (1997) Director
  • Silent Witness (1996) Director
  • The Bare Necessities (1996) Director
  • Bramwell (1995) Director
  • Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town (1995) Writer
  • Rik Mayall Presents: Dirty Old Town (1995) Director
  • Rik Mayall Presents: Clair de Lune (1995) Director
  • Syrup (1994) Director
  • Rik Mayall Presents (1993) Director
  • Rik Mayall Presents (1993) Writer
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) Director
  • Casualty (1986) Director
  • Casualty (1986) Writer
  • Casualty (1986) Creator
  • EastEnders (1985) Director
  • The Bill (1984) Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Paul Unwin best known for?

Paul Unwin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Solo Sunny (1980), Agatha Christie's Marple (2004), Raise Your Voice (2004), The Dam Busters (1955).

When and where was Paul Unwin born?

Paul Unwin was born on November 25, 1957 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.

How many credits does Paul Unwin have?

Paul Unwin has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2016.

What is Paul Unwin's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Paul Unwin (Directing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. [1] Paul Unwin (TMDB): English movie ...

Paul Unwin by the numbers

29credits
10films
19TV series
1984–2016active years

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