Simon Beaufoy
Known for: Writing
Born: December 26, 1966
Place of birth: Keighley, England, UK
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.
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Filmography
18 movies · 5 TV shows, newest first
7.2
The Full Monty
2023
5.7
A Bunch of Amateurs
2022
8.5
Reel Britannia
2022
6.9
Trust
2018
6.8
Battle of the Sexes
2017
6.8
Everest
2015
7.4
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
2013
6.4
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
2012
7.1
127 Hours
2010
7.7
Slumdog Millionaire
2008
6.8
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
20086.8
This Is Not a Love Song
2002
5.9
Blow Dry
2001
7.9
Critics Choice Awards
2001
5.0
The Darkest Light
2000
5.1
Among Giants
1998
7.0
The Full Monty
1997NR
Yellow
1996
NR
Linger
1995NR
A Special Relationship
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NR
YAMAS!
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A Matter of Time
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S.O.L.
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