Richard Beattie has had a prolific career in the film, television, and mini-series industries, boasting extensive experience as a script doctor in both Canada and the United States.
Throughout his career, Beattie has garnered numerous accolades, including a Genie Award for his adaptation of Cold Comfort and a nomination for a WGC Screenwriting Award for his work on Almost Heaven.
His produced film and television projects span a wide range of genres, showcasing his versatility as a writer and storyteller. In addition to his work in screenwriting, Beattie has also written a play, several books, and some vertically challenged poems.
Born and raised in small towns scattered across British Columbia, Beattie's upbringing instilled in him a sense of adventure and a willingness to take risks.
To finance his pursuit of higher education, Beattie worked odd jobs, including fighting forest fires and prospecting for gold with penny mining companies.
However, after only two weeks in the engineering program at the University of British Columbia, Beattie dropped out and instead traveled the world on a container ship flying the Liberian flag.
During his time at sea, Beattie encountered a series of scurrilous misadventures, but ultimately returned to UBC and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1985.
After dropping out of law school before the first day of classes, Beattie decided to focus on his writing, penning a screenplay for Blindside, which sold and was later adapted into a film.
Beattie's subsequent success led him to become known as the 21st-century Pat Hobby, a legendary figure in the world of screenwriting.
In his free time, Beattie enjoys derealization, eye-catching belts, romance coffee beans, and flamboyant shoes.
