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Paul King

1978 - Today

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Paul Thomas King (born 29 July 1978) is an English screenwriter and director. He works in television, film and theatre, and specialises in comedy. He directed all 20 episodes of the BBC surreal comedy series The Mighty Boosh (2004–2007), and in 2005 he earned a British Academy Television Award nomination for Best New Director. His work on the family comedy films Paddington (2014) and its 2017 sequel both earned him British Academy Film Award nominations for Best British Film and Best Adapted Screenplay. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Paul King is the 2,095th most popular film director, the 7,471st most popular biography from United Kingdom and the 160th most popular British Film Director.

Paul King, the English writer and director born in 1978, is most famous for directing the "Paddington" films, which received critical acclaim for their charm and humor. He is also known for his work on the television series "Look Around You."

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Paul King ranks 2,095 out of 2,041. Before him are Mohamed Diab, Peter Joseph, Jake Schreier, David DeCoteau, Radu Muntean, and Stuart Beattie. After him are Josh Cooley, Chris Williams, Wayne Kramer, Jeff Fowler, Joachim Lafosse, and Daniel Sánchez Arévalo.

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Among people born in 1978, Paul King ranks 964. Before him are Marcos Daniel, Massimiliano Rosolino, Roland Lessing, Nate Richert, Jens Boden, and Jan Šimák. After him are Ramin Karimloo, Jasmin Gerat, Antônio da Silva, Koji Ezumi, Masaya Nishitani, and Mauricio Salles.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Paul King ranks 7,473 out of 8,785. Before him are Sam Morsy (1991), Miles Kane (1986), Steve Bull (1965), Jamelia (1981), Caroline Flack (1979), and Solly March (1994). After him are Chesney Hawkes (1971), Paul Palmer (1974), Simon Quarterman (1977), Connor Swindells (1996), Sophie Dahl (1977), and Mia Rose (1988).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In United Kingdom

Among film directors born in United Kingdom, Paul King ranks 160. Before him are Laurence Rees (1957), Andrew Haigh (1973), Rupert Wyatt (1972), Ben Wheatley (1972), Richard Taylor (1965), and Joe Walker (1963). After him are Asif Kapadia (1972), Joanna Hogg (1960), David Tattersall (1960), Jesse Armstrong (1970), Shane Meadows (1972), and Garth Jennings (1972).

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