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Paul A. Kaufman Biography

Birth Name:Paul A. Kaufman

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Director, Producer, Actor, Assistant director, Writer

Fast Facts

Attended acting studies with acting coach Anothony Abeson from The Actors Studio in N․Y
Managed Josh BRolin and Esai Morales' careers when he was 19-years-old
His first job in Hollywood was Go-Between messenger at 18-years-old
Kaufman made his debut as a director on his hard-earned Showtime project, "Run the Wild Fields․"
Member of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and The Directors Guild of America
He is a citizen of the U․K․, the U․S․, and Canada
Member of the Directors Guild of Canada, The Writers Guild of America, and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts

1996Best Film-: nominated
2001Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special: winner
2001Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Children's Special: winner
2003Rondo Statuette-TV Presentation of the Year: nominated
2008Prism Commendation-TV Movies and Miniseries: winner
2011Image Award-Outstanding Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: winner
2012DGC Craft Award-Direction - Television Movie/Mini-Series: nominated
2012DGC Team Award-Television Movie/Mini-Series: nominated
2012Leo-Best Feature Length Drama: nominated
2012Leo-Best Direction in a Feature Length Drama: nominated
2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Dramatic Mini-Series or TV Movie: winner
2013Leo-Best Direction in a Television Movie: nominated
2013Leo-Best Television Movie: nominated
2015Canadian Screen Award-Best Direction in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
2015Leo-Best Direction in a Television Movie: nominated
2021Lighthouse Award-BEST FEATURE FILM: winner
2021New York Film Award-Best Director: winner
2021New York Film Award-Best Screenplay: winner
2021Circle Award-BEST FEATURE FILM: winner