Simon Beaufoy
Born: 1966-12-26 in Keighley, England, UK
Known For: Writing
Biography
Simon Beaufoy (born 26 December 1966) is a British screenwriter. Born in Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, he was educated at Malsis School in Cross Hills, Ermysted's Grammar School and Sedbergh School, he read English at St Peter's College, Oxford and graduated from Arts University Bournemouth. In 1997, he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Full Monty. He went on to win the 2009 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Slumdog Millionaire as well as winning a Golden Globe and a BAFTA award.
Filmography
2023
- The Full Monty ... (Story)
2022
- Reel Britannia as Self
- A Bunch of Amateurs ... (Executive Producer)
2018
- Trust ... (Writer)
2017
- Battle of the Sexes ... (Writer)
2015
- Everest ... (Screenplay)
2013
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ... (Screenplay)
2012
- Salmon Fishing in the Yemen ... (Screenplay)
2010
- 127 Hours ... (Screenplay)
2008
- Slumdog Millionaire ... (Screenplay)
- Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day ... (Screenplay)
2002
- This Is Not a Love Song ... (Writer)
2001
- Critics Choice Awards as Self
- Blow Dry ... (Writer)
2000
- The Darkest Light ... (Director)
1998
- Among Giants ... (Screenplay)
1997
- The Full Monty ... (Writer)
1996
- Yellow ... (Director)
1995
- Linger ... (Assistant Director)