Peter Straughan facts for kids
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Peter Straughan
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| Born | 1968 (age 56–57) |
| Occupation | Dramatist |
| Spouse(s) |
Bridget O'Connor
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| Children | 1 |
Peter Straughan (born in 1968) is a talented writer from Britain. He writes plays, movie scripts, and books. He won an Oscar for his movie script Conclave in 2024. He was also nominated for an Oscar before for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in 2011.
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Early Life and Music
Peter Straughan first wanted to be a professional musician. He played bass guitar in a band called The Honest Johns. They toured and recorded music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
After four years, he left the band to study at Newcastle University. While he was a student, he also played in another band called Cactusman. He wrote a song called "Killer." This song was featured on a CD album called North of London. It was a collection of music by bands from the North East of England.
Becoming a Screenwriter
A screenwriter is someone who writes scripts for movies and TV shows. Peter Straughan has written many successful films. He often works with other writers.
He helped write the movie Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution in 2006. He also adapted a book into the movie How to Lose Friends & Alienate People. In 2009, he wrote The Men Who Stare at Goats.
In 2011, he co-wrote Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. For this movie, he was nominated for an Oscar. He wrote this script with his wife, Bridget O'Connor. Sadly, Bridget passed away in 2010 before the movie was released. They both won a BAFTA award for their work on the script. A BAFTA is a major British award for film and television.
Peter Straughan also adapted the book Wolf Hall for a TV series. A second series of Wolf Hall was planned in 2019. In 2025, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay and another Oscar for his work on Conclave.
Peter Straughan's Works
Peter Straughan has written many films and TV shows. Here is a list of some of his projects.
Short Films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gee Gee | Yes | Yes |
Movies He Wrote
- Sixty Six (2006)
- Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution (2007)
- How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)
- The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
- The Debt (2010)
- Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
- Frank (2014)
- Our Brand Is Crisis (2015)
- The Snowman (2017)
- The Goldfinch (2019)
- Conclave (2024)
- Crime 101 (2025)
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Playhouse Presents | Yes | Yes | Episode "Nosferatu in Love" |
| 2015, 2024 | Wolf Hall | No | Yes | 12 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
Peter Straughan has received many awards and nominations for his writing.
| Year | Title | Award/Nomination |
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| 2011 | Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy | BAFTA Award for Best British Film BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay British Film Bloggers Circle Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay International Cinephile Society Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay Italy Screenplay Award for Best International Adapted Screenplay Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Richard Attenborough Regional Film Awards for Best Screenplay San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated – Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated – Association of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Screenplay Nominated – British Independent Film Award for Best Screenplay Nominated – London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay Nominated – USC Scripter Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated – Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Adapted Screenplay |
| 2015 | Wolf Hall | Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special |
| 2024 | Conclave | Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay St. Louis Film Critics Association Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Runner-up – Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated – Astra Film and Creative Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated – Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated – Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated – San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Nominated – San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle Award for Best Adapted Screenplay |
