Paul Haggis - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 10, 1953
Age	73
Birthplace	London, Ontario, Canada
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Paul Haggis's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Snake
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Writing and directing the film 'Crash', co-writing 'Million Dollar Baby', and producing television shows such as 'Due South'.

Intro

Paul Haggis is a Canadian screenwriter, film producer, and director best known for his work on acclaimed films such as 'Crash,' which won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and his contributions to the 'Million Dollar Baby' screenplay. He has also written and produced for television, including shows like 'Due South' and 'Walker, Texas Ranger.'

Early Life & Background

Paul Haggis was born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada. He attended H. B. Beal Secondary School and later studied filmmaking at Fanshawe College in London.

Career Highlights

Won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay for 'Crash' (2004).
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004).
Created the TV series 'Due South' (1994–1999).
Worked as a writer and producer for 'Walker, Texas Ranger' and 'thirtysomething'.

Trivia

Paul Haggis was once a member of the Church of Scientology but publicly left in 2009, becoming an outspoken critic.
He is the only screenwriter to write two consecutive Best Picture Oscar winners: 'Million Dollar Baby' and 'Crash'.

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