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Abbott was born into a dysfunctional family in Burnley on 22 February 1960, the seventh of eight children. When he was nine, his mother left to pursue a relationship with another man who had a child around Abbott's own age; his father, whom Abbott described as "bone idle", departed two years later.
Paul Abbott is a British TV writer and producer, best known for creating and writing the comedy-drama series Shameless. He has also worked on other shows such as State of Play, No Offence and Touching Evil.
- Writer, Producer, Additional Crew
- February 22, 1960
- Paul Abbott
Apr 28, 2015 · Paul Abbott, the creator of Shameless and No Offence, reveals his troubled childhood, bipolar disorder and writing process. He talks about his inspiration, influences and how he exorcised his demons through his work.
- Gerard Gilbert
Paul Abbott is a British writer and producer, known for Shameless (2011) and State of Play (2003). He was born in 1960 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, and has two children from his current marriage.
- February 22, 1960
Shameless: Created by Paul Abbott, John Wells. With William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, Jeremy Allen White, Shanola Hampton. A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.
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- 2011-01-09
- Comedy, Drama
- 60
Nov 5, 2019 · British TV writer Paul Abbott talks about his creative process, his bipolar disorder and his upcoming miniseries on Princess Diana. He also compares the U.K. and U.S. versions of 'Shameless' and his other successful series.
Feb 7, 2005 · Shameless, State of Play and Clocking Off have made Paul Abbott the most feted TV writer of his generation - not bad for someone who was abandoned at 11, sectioned at 15 and divorced by 21.
