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Canada Paul Haggis is a Canadian screenwriter, producer, and director with a career spanning over four decades, known for his Academy Award-winning scripts and his significant contributions to both television and film.
Paul Haggis collaborated with Clint Eastwood on 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004), where Eastwood directed and starred, and on 'Flags of our Fathers' (2006), for which Haggis penned the script.
Haggis co-wrote 'Crash' with Bobby Moresco and developed 'The Black Donnellys' with him. Moresco has been a frequent writing partner, contributing to several acclaimed projects.
Paul Haggis was connected with Yari Film Group for directing the NBC pilot 'The Black Donnellys', a show he created collaboratively.
Haggis optioned and planned to direct 'Ranger's Apprentice', a project with his business partner Michael Nozik, to be produced by Dick Cook.
Paul Haggis has been a user of Write Brothers' Movie Magic Screenwriter software, a leading tool in film and television screenwriting.
Paul Haggis formed a partnership with LCAV Productions, a film company based in the 757 area, focusing on various film projects.
Paul Haggis produced 'The Next Three Days', which was created by his production company Highway 61 and distributed by Lionsgate Films.
In 2008, Paul Haggis founded his own production company, Hwy61 Films, with producer Michael Nozik. This company later signed a deal to produce films for United Artists.
Paul Edward Haggis was born on March 10, 1953, in London, Ontario, Canada. His early life exposed him to the arts through his parents’ ownership of the Gallery Theatre. After studying cinematography at Fanshawe College, Haggis moved to Los Angeles in 1975 to pursue a career in television writing. He spent two decades working on various TV programs, including ‘The Love Boat’ and ‘Diff’rent Strokes’, and gained his first producer credit with ‘The Facts of Life’. He also created popular series such as ‘Due South’ (1994–1999) and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ (1993–2001), earning several Gemini and Primetime Emmy Awards during this period.
Haggis made a significant transition to feature films in the early 2000s. His screenplay for ‘Million Dollar Baby’ (2004), directed by Clint Eastwood, earned him an Oscar nomination and was a critical and commercial success. The following year, he wrote and directed ‘Crash’ (2005), a film exploring racial tensions in Los Los Angeles. ‘Crash’ won him two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, making him the first screenwriter to win back-to-back Best Picture Oscars for his scripts. His success continued with co-writing the screenplays for the James Bond films ‘Casino Royale’ (2006) and ‘Quantum of Solace’ (2008), revitalizing the franchise.
His directorial work continued with films like ‘In the Valley of Elah’ (2007) and ‘The Next Three Days’ (2010), featuring notable actors such as Tommy Lee Jones, Russell Crowe, and Liam Neeson. In 2015, Haggis directed and executive produced the HBO mini-series ‘Show Me a Hero’, which garnered critical acclaim. He also co-directed the feature-length documentary ‘5B’ (2018). Beyond his entertainment career, Haggis is the founder of Artists for Peace and Justice, an organization dedicated to supporting education and health services for children in Haiti. He co-founded his production company, Hwy61 Films, with Michael Nozik in 2008.
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