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Paul Theroux

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Paul Theroux was born on 10 April 1941 in Medford, Massachusetts, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for The Mosquito Coast (1986), The Mosquito Coast (2021) and Saint Jack (1979). He has been married to Sheila Donnelly since 18 November 1995. He was previously married to Anne Castle.
BornApril 10, 1941
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Harrison Ford in The Mosquito Coast (1986)
The Mosquito Coast
6.6
  • Writer
  • 1986
Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
The Mosquito Coast
6.8
TV Series
  • Writer
Ben Gazzara in Saint Jack (1979)
Saint Jack
7.0
  • Writer
  • 1979
The Stranger at the Palazzo d'Oro
The Stranger at the Palazzo d'Oro
  • Writer

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    Writer

    • The Stranger at the Palazzo d'Oro
      • novel
      • Pre-production
    • Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
      The Mosquito Coast
      • based on the book by
      • TV Series
      • 2021–2023
    • Gong Li and Jeremy Irons in Chinese Box (1997)
      Chinese Box
      • story
      • 1997
    • London Embassy
      • novel
      • TV Mini Series
      • 1987
    • Jackanory (1965)
      Jackanory
      • book
      • TV Series
      • 1986
    • Katherine Helmond, Melissa Joan Hart, Sid Caesar, and Kimble Joyner in Christmas Snow (1986)
      Christmas Snow
      • story "London Snow"
      • TV Movie
      • 1986
    • Harrison Ford in The Mosquito Coast (1986)
      The Mosquito Coast
      • novel
      • 1986
    • Sigourney Weaver and Michael Caine in Half Moon Street (1986)
      Half Moon Street
      • novel "Doctor Slaughter"
      • 1986
    • Ben Gazzara in Saint Jack (1979)
      Saint Jack
      • based on the novel by
      • screenplay
      • 1979

    Producer

    • Justin Theroux in The Mosquito Coast (2021)
      The Mosquito Coast
      • executive producer
      • TV Series
      • 2022–2023

    Additional Crew

    • Deann Borshay, Angela Davis, Peter Dinklage, Dr. Riyadh, Bonita Dearmond, and Mohamed Bangura in P.O.V. (1988)
      P.O.V.
      • project advisor
      • advisor
      • TV Series
      • 2009–2012
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    • Official site
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    • Born
      • April 10, 1941
      • Medford, Massachusetts, USA
    • Spouses
        Sheila DonnellyNovember 18, 1995 - present
    • Children
      • Louis Theroux
    • Relatives
      • Justin Theroux(Niece or Nephew)
    • Other works
      Fiction: "Christmas Fantasy", "Playboy" (USA), December 1985, p. 152-153+226-232.
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      • 2 Interviews
      • 3 Articles

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      Uncle of Justin Theroux.
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      Sometimes I make my characters up, sometimes they appear before me...

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