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Paul Abbott, born on February 22, 1960 in Burnley, United Kingdom, is a television producer, screenwriter and writer. As of 2026, Paul Abbott is 66 years old. Schooling on record includes Manchester Metropolitan University. Awards on record include Edgar Awards (1997). Notable works include Touching Evil.
My Take
Paul Abbott is the kind of talent I find endlessly admirable: the writer who shapes a drama's bones while staying off-screen. A Burnley native and Manchester Metropolitan graduate, he helped define British television's golden run with Coronation Street, Cracker, and Touching Evil, and his 1997 Edgar Award confirms a first-rate gift for suspense. I love that he earned fame for writing rather than performing, because great storytelling depends on these invisible architects. To me he embodies the unglamorous genius that makes ambitious television possible, and I wish such craftspeople got far more recognition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Abbott
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・アボット
- Reading
- ぽーる・あぼっと
- Born
- February 22, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Burnley, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- television producer / screenwriter / writer
2. Background
- University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
Awards & achievements
- 1997 Edgar Awards
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Touching Evil | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Abbott
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q602828
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Abbott born?
Born February 22, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Paul Abbott from?
Paul Abbott is from Burnley, United Kingdom.
What does Paul Abbott do?
Paul Abbott works as television producer, screenwriter, writer.
What is Paul Abbott known for?
Notable works include Touching Evil.
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