Allan Scott (Scottish screenwriter)

Allan Scott
Born
Allan Shiach

(1939-09-16) 16 September 1939 (age 85)
Elgin, Moray, Scotland
Occupation(s)Screenwriter and producer
Years active1970–present

Allan Shiach,[1] (born 16 September 1939)[2] who writes and produces under the pseudonym Allan Scott, is a Scottish screenwriter and producer, and former Scotch whisky executive. He was nominated for BAFTA's Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film and two Genie Awards for his 1997 film Regeneration. He has won the Edgar Award (1976) and Writers' Guild Award (1978). He was executive producer and co-creator of the multi-award-winning Netflix series The Queen's Gambit,[3] a longtime collaborator of Nicolas Roeg, including co-writing his films Don't Look Now and The Witches.

  1. ^ Rob Sharp and Allan Shiach (18 March 2008). "Heath Ledger–A Prophetic Tragedy". The Independent. independent.co.uk (Arts: Entertainment: Film and TV: Features). Retrieved 20 March 2008.
  2. ^ Shah, Oliver (28 February 2021). "Whisky king who pulled off The Queen's Gambit". The Sunday Times.
  3. ^ "The Queen's Gambit – Awards". IMDb.