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Paul Haggis
Paul Haggis is the award-winning filmmaker who, in 2006, became the first screenwriter to write two Best Film Oscar winners back-to-back - Million Dollar Baby (2004) directed by Clint Eastwood, and Crash (2004) which he himself directed. For Crash (2004), he won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. The film also received ...
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Writer (46 credits)
Writer (46 credits)
The Black Donnellys
(TV Series) (created by - 13 episodes, 2007) (story - 2 episodes, 2007) (writer - 1 episode, 2007) (written by - 1 episode, 2007)
- Easy Is the Way
(2007)
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- The Black Drop
(2007)
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- Wasn't That Enough?
(2007)
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- When the Door Opens
(2007)
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- All of Us Are in the Gutter
(2007)
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Mister Sterling
(TV Series) (written by - 2 episodes, 2003) (story - 1 episode, 2003) (teleplay - 1 episode, 2003)
- Sins of the Father
(2003)
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- Final Passage
(2003)
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- Human Error
(2003)
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Family Law
(TV Series) (created by - 68 episodes, 1999 - 2002) (writer - 8 episodes, 1999 - 2001)
- Alienation of Affection
(2002)
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- Ties That Bind
(2002)
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- Admissions
(2002)
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- Once Removed
(2002)
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- Big Brother
(2002)
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Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series) (created by - 195 episodes, 1993 - 2001) (creator - 1 episode, 1993)
- The Final Showdown: Part 2
(2001)
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- The Final Showdown: Part 1
(2001)
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- Reel Rangers
(2001)
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- Blood Diamonds
(2001)
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- Without a Sound
(2001)
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Due South
(TV Series) (created by - 66 episodes, 1994 - 1999) (written by - 10 episodes, 1994 - 1995) (story - 1 episode, 1995) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1995)
- Call of the Wild: Part 2
(1999)
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- Call of the Wild: Part 1
(1999)
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- Say Amen
(1999)
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- Hunting Season
(1999)
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- A Likely Story
(1999)
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EZ Streets
(TV Series) (1 episode) (writer - 5 episodes, 1996 - 1997) (story - 5 episodes, 1996 - 1997) (teleplay - 3 episodes, 1996 - 1997) (teleplay by - 1 episode)
- A Ceremony of Innocence
(1997)
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- On the Left Side of the Angel
(1997)
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- One Acquainted with the Night
(1997)
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- Every Dog Has Its Day
(1997)
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- St. Jude Took a Bullet
(1997)
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L.A. Law
(TV Series) (written by - 3 episodes, 1994) (story by - 1 episode, 1994)
- Finish Line
(1994)
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- Whistle Stop
(1994)
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- How Am I Driving?
(1994)
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- Silence Is Golden
(1994)
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1990-1991
You Take the Kids
(TV Series) (written by - 3 episodes)
- Fishes Are Like Sisters... You Can't Flush Them Without Feeling Guilty
(1991)
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- Merry Christmas to All and a Pointy Hat to You
(1990)
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- Pilot
(1990)
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City
(TV Series) (created by - 13 episodes, 1990) (written by - 2 episodes, 1990) (story - 1 episode, 1990)
- Just a Passing Dad
(1990)
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- With a Song in Your Heart and a Knife in Your Back
(1990)
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- Seems Like Old Times
(1990)
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- Oil and Water
(1990)
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- Love Among the Ruins
(1990)
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1989
The Tracey Ullman Show
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- My Date with Il Duce
(1989)
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Thirtysomething
(TV Series) (written by - 2 episodes, 1988) (teleplay by - 1 episode, 1987)
- Business as Usual
(1988)
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- South by Southeast
(1988)
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- Nice Work If You Can Get It
(1987)
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1987
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- The Return of the Shaggy Dog
(1987)
The Facts of Life
(TV Series) (written by - 11 episodes, 1982 - 1986) (teleplay by - 2 episodes, 1984 - 1985) (story by - 1 episode, 1985)
- Out of Peekskill: Part 2
(1986)
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- Out of Peekskill: Part 1
(1986)
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- Atlantic City
(1986)
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- Tootie Drives
(1985)
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- 3, 2, 1
(1985)
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Who's the Boss?
(TV Series) (story by - 1 episode, 1986) (teleplay by - 1 episode, 1986)
- Charmed Lives
(1986)
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1983-1984
One Day at a Time
(TV Series) (written by - 3 episodes)
- Meaning of Life
(1984)
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- Parting Company
(1984)
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- Take My Ex
(1983)
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Diff'rent Strokes
(TV Series) (teleplay by - 2 episodes, 1982 - 1983) (written by - 1 episode, 1983) (story by - 1 episode, 1982)
- The Van Drummonds
(1983)
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- The Cricket
(1983)
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- Memories
(1982)
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1982
Mr. Merlin
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- An Absence of Amulets
(1982)
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1981
The Love Boat
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- The Lady from Laramie/Vicki Swings/Phantom Bride
(1981)
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1981
The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang
(TV Series) (story by - 1 episode)
- It's All Downhill from Here
(1981)
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Producer (22 credits)
Producer (22 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (6 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (6 credits)
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Director (13 credits)
Director (13 credits)
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Actor (2 credits)
Actor (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (14 credits)
Thanks (14 credits)
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Self (50 credits)
Self (50 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
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I agreed to write the pilot because I thought it would just go away, but it became this huge hit and I remember waking up at 3 or 4 in the morning in a cold sweat, dripping wet. I mean, I was drenched. I just pictured my tombstone and it said: "Paul Haggis: Creator of Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)." So the impetus for making these movies is really just to wipe that image from my mind. (on his ... See more »Trivia:
He is the son of Edward (Ted) H. Haggis and Mary Yvonne Metcalfe. His mother was a catholic. He has two younger sisters: Kathy and Jo. Children with Diane Gettas (married 1977-1997): Alissa Sullivan (born 1978), Lauren Kilvington and Katy Elizabeth. Son with Deborah Rennard (married 1997-): James (born 1998). See more »Star Sign:
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