Paul Viragh
Writing
- Born
- July 1, 1962 (age 64) · Balham, London, England
Paul Viragh is an actor, writer and director born in London to a Hungarian refugee family. He is a UK/Canadian dual national & WGA member.
His first feature as screenwriter and executive producer SEX & DRUGS & ROCK & ROLL about disabled punk icon Ian Dury, starred Andy Serkis, Naomi Harris, and Olivia Williams, was critically acclaimed receiving 8 (including 2 BAFTAs) nominations including Best Screenplay. Paul has been nominated twice for the Blacklist, and for the Imerson best radio play award.
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Other features include: ASHES starring Ray Winstone, Lesley Manville and Jim Sturgess directed by Mat Whitecross. FACE OF AN ANGEL directed by Michael Winterbottom with Daniel Bruhl and Kate Beckinsale based on the true crime Amanda Knox case in Italy. SHOSHANA set in 1930s Palestine, received its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and UK premier at the London Film Festival in 2023. It was on general release worldwide in 2024. IDOLS is currently shooting in Spain and Italy.
Known for
Behind the camera4
- 2024Shoshana Writer
- 2014The Face of an Angel Screenplay
- 2012Ashes Screenplay
- 2010Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll Writer, Executive Producer
Acting7
- 2011Everest: Shooting the Impossible as Paul Viragh
- 2007Extraordinary Rendition as Abductor
- 2006Penelope as Reporter in Mr. Vanderman's Office
- 2005Keeping Mum as Policeman on Train
- 2004