Paul Viragh
Writing
1962-07-01 · Balham, London, England
Paul Viragh is an actor, writer and director born in London to a Hungarian refugee family. He is a UK/Canadian dual national & WGA member. His first feature as screenwriter and executive producer SEX & DRUGS & ROCK & ROLL about disabled punk icon Ian Dury, starred Andy Serkis, Naomi Harris, and Olivia Williams, was critically acclaimed receiving 8 (including 2 BAFTAs) nominations including Best Screenplay. Paul has been nominated twice for the Blacklist, and for the Imerson best radio play award. Other features include: ASHES starring Ray Winstone, Lesley Manville and Jim Sturgess directed by Mat Whitecross. FACE OF AN ANGEL directed by Michael Winterbottom with Daniel Bruhl and Kate Beckinsale based on the true crime Amanda Knox case in Italy. SHOSHANA set in 1930s Palestine, received its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and UK premier at the London Film Festival in 2023. It was on general release worldwide in 2024. IDOLS is currently shooting in Spain and Italy.
Filmography(13)
movieEverest: Shooting the Impossible
as Paul Viragh · 2011 · 0.0
moviePenelope
as Reporter in Mr. Vanderman's Office · 2007 · 6.7
movieExtraordinary Rendition
as Abductor · 2007 · 4.8
movieKeeping Mum
as Policeman on Train · 2005 · 6.7
movieA Line in the Sand
as Simon Blackmore · 2004 · 6.0
movieWhose Baby?
as Police Officer · 2004 · 7.8
movieFinal Demand
as Mechanic · 2003 · 6.5
tvMidsomer Murders
as Vicar · 1997 · 7.5
tvPeak Practice
as Graham Hyde · 1993 · 6.5
tvPeak Practice
as Chris Myers · 1993 · 6.5
tvHeartbeat
as Tony Smith · 1992 · 7.2
tvBirds of a Feather
as Terry · 1989 · 6.3
tvThe Paradise Club
as Cabbie · 1989 · 6.2