6.4
Movie
Writing
Paul Theroux
- Born
- (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Medford, Massachusetts, United States
- Credits
- 9 titles
Biography
Paul Edward Theroux (born April 10, 1941) is an American novelist and travel writer. He was awarded the 1981 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for his novel The Mosquito Coast, which was adapted for the 1986 movie of the same name and the 2021 television series of the same name.
He is the father of English-American authors and documentary filmmakers Marcel and Louis Theroux, the brother of authors Alexander Theroux and Peter Theroux, and uncle of the American actor and screenwriter Justin Theroux.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 3
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown TV | (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene Film | Self |
| 1989 | Blackpool Wakes Film | Self |
Crew credits 6
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Monkey Hill Film | Story |
| 2021 | The Mosquito Coast TV | Executive Producer, Book (17 ep) |
| 1986 | Christmas Snow Film | Story |
| 1986 | The Mosquito Coast Film | Novel |
| 1986 | Half Moon Street Film | Novel |
| 1979 | Saint Jack Film | Screenplay, Novel |