Simon Beaufoy

Simon Beaufoy (born 1966) is a British screenwriter, film director and television producer.

Overview

Born at Keighley in 1966.

In detail

Simon Beaufoy studied at St Peter's College, Arts University Bournemouth and Sedbergh School. the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Writers Guild of America West.

Distinctions recorded are Writers Guild of America Award, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay and European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film.

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“Simon Beaufoy”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Record

Kind of record: Person
Born: 1966
Awards: Writers Guild of America Award,Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay,European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film
Family: film_directors
Authority: Q931009
Languages: English
Member of: Writers Guild of America West
Production: one_pass
Birth place: Keighley
Educated at: St Peter's College,Arts University Bournemouth,Sedbergh School,Ermysted's Grammar School
Nationality: United Kingdom
Occupations: screenwriter,film director,television producer
External identifiers: wikidata: Q931009 · wikipedia: Simon Beaufoy
Published: 14 August 2026
Last substantive revision: 14 August 2026

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