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Peter Straughan

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  • Director
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Peter Straughan at an event for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
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Peter Straughan was born on 1 August 1968 in Gateshead, Durham, England, UK. He is a writer and director, known for Conclave (2024), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) and Frank (2014). He was previously married to Bridget O'Connor.
BornAugust 1, 1968
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BornAugust 1, 1968
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 31 wins & 47 nominations total

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    Known for

    Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow, and Stanley Tucci in Conclave (2024)
    Conclave
    7.4
    • Writer
    • 2024
    Gary Oldman in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
    Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
    7.0
    • Writer
    • 2011
    Frank (2014)
    Frank
    6.9
    • Writer
    • 2014
    Michael Fassbender in The Snowman (2017)
    The Snowman
    5.2
    • Writer
    • 2017

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Crime 101
      • Writer
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • Untitled Ringo Starr Biopic
      • Writer
      • In Development
      • 2028
    • George
      • Writer
      • In Development
      • 2028
    • Untitled Bernie Gunther Series
      • writer
      • In Development
      • TV Series
    • The Teleportation Accident
      • Writer
      • In Development
    • Europa
      • written by
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Damian Lewis and Mark Rylance in Wolf Hall (2015)
      Wolf Hall
      8.2
      TV Mini Series
      • screenwriter
      • adapted by
      • 2015–2024
    • Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow, and Stanley Tucci in Conclave (2024)
      Conclave
      7.4
      • screenplay
      • 2024
    • Oakes Fegley in The Goldfinch (2019)
      The Goldfinch
      6.4
      • screenplay by
      • 2019
    • American Animals (2018)
      American Animals
      7.0
      • additional writing
      • 2018
    • Michael Fassbender in The Snowman (2017)
      The Snowman
      5.2
      • screenplay
      • 2017
    • Sandra Bullock and Billy Bob Thornton in Our Brand Is Crisis (2015)
      Our Brand Is Crisis
      6.1
      • screenplay
      • 2015
    • Playhouse Presents (2012)
      Playhouse Presents
      6.7
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2014
    • Frank (2014)
      Frank
      6.9
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Gee Gee (2011)
      Gee Gee
      5.8
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2011
    • Gary Oldman in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
      Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
      7.0
      • screenplay by
      • 2011
    • Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, and Jessica Chastain in The Debt (2010)
      The Debt
      6.8
      • screenplay
      • 2010
    • George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, and Jeff Bridges in The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
      The Men Who Stare at Goats
      6.2
      • screenplay
      • 2009
    • Jeff Bridges, Kirsten Dunst, Simon Pegg, and Megan Fox in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)
      How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
      6.4
      • screenplay
      • 2008
    • Nigel Betts, Iain Glen, Catherine Tate, and Jessica Barden in Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution (2007)
      Mrs. Ratcliffe's Revolution
      5.7
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Gregg Sulkin in Sixty Six (2006)
      Sixty Six
      6.7
      • screenplay
      • 2006

    Director

    • The Teleportation Accident
      • Director (attached)
      • In Development
    • Playhouse Presents (2012)
      Playhouse Presents
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Gee Gee (2011)
      Gee Gee
      5.8
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011

    Producer

    • Untitled Bernie Gunther Series
      • executive producer
      • In Development
      • TV Series
    • Europa
      • executive producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow, and Stanley Tucci in Conclave (2024)
      Conclave
      7.4
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    Personal details

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      • Casarotto Ramsey & Associates
    • Born
      • August 1, 1968
      • Gateshead, Durham, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Bridget O'Connor? - September 22, 2010 (her death, 1 child)
    • Other works
      His play, "Bones," was performed at the Hampstead Theatre in London, England with Jonathan Slinger, David Cardy, Michael Hodgson, Trevor Fox, and Deka Walmsley in the cast. Max Roberts was director.

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