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Paul Theroux

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Paul Theroux was born on 10 April 1941 in Medford, Massachusetts, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Mosquito Coast (1986), Mosquito Coast (2021) and Monkey Hill. He has been married to Sheila Donnelly since 18 November 1995. He was previously married to Anne Castle.
BornApril 10, 1941
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    Known for

    Harrison Ford in Mosquito Coast (1986)
    Mosquito Coast
    6.6
    • Writer
    • 1986
    Justin Theroux in Mosquito Coast (2021)
    Mosquito Coast
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Monkey Hill
    • Writer
      Ben Gazzara in Jack le magnifique (1979)
      Jack le magnifique
      7.0
      • Writer
      • 1979

      Credits

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      Writer

      • Monkey Hill
        • based on story by
        • Pre-production
      • Justin Theroux in Mosquito Coast (2021)
        Mosquito Coast
        6.8
        TV Series
        • based on the book by
        • 2021–2023
      • Gong Li and Jeremy Irons in Chinese Box (1997)
        Chinese Box
        6.3
        • story
        • 1997
      • London Embassy (1987)
        London Embassy
        7.6
        TV Mini Series
        • novel
        • 1987
      • Jackanory (1965)
        Jackanory
        7.1
        TV Series
        • book
        • 1986
      • Katherine Helmond, Melissa Joan Hart, Sid Caesar, and Kimble Joyner in Christmas Snow (1986)
        Christmas Snow
        7.2
        TV Movie
        • story "London Snow"
        • 1986
      • Harrison Ford in Mosquito Coast (1986)
        Mosquito Coast
        6.6
        • novel
        • 1986
      • Sigourney Weaver and Michael Caine in Escort Girl (1986)
        Escort Girl
        5.4
        • novel "Doctor Slaughter"
        • 1986
      • Ben Gazzara in Jack le magnifique (1979)
        Jack le magnifique
        7.0
        • based on the novel by
        • screenplay
        • 1979

      Producer

      • Justin Theroux in Mosquito Coast (2021)
        Mosquito Coast
        6.8
        TV Series
        • executive producer
        • 2022–2023

      Additional Crew

      • P.O.V. (1988)
        P.O.V.
        7.9
        TV Series
        • project advisor
        • advisor
        • 2009–2012
      • In-development projects at IMDbPro

      Personal details

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      • Official site
        • Official Site
      • Born
        • April 10, 1941
        • Medford, Massachusetts, USA
      • Spouses
          Sheila DonnellyNovember 18, 1995 - present
      • Children
          Marcel Theroux
      • Relatives
        • Justin Theroux(Niece or Nephew)
      • Other works
        Fiction: "Christmas Fantasy", "Playboy" (USA), December 1985, p. 152-153+226-232.
      • Publicity listings
        • 2 Interviews
        • 3 Articles

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      • Trivia
        Uncle of Justin Theroux.
      • Quotes
        Sometimes I make my characters up, sometimes they appear before me...

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        84 years old
      • When was Paul Theroux born?
        April 10, 1941
      • Where was Paul Theroux born?
        Medford, Massachusetts, USA
      • What is Paul Theroux's birth name?
        Paul Edward Theroux
      • What is Paul Theroux known for?
        Saint Jack, The Mosquito Coast, The Mosquito Coast, and Monkey Hill

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