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Abbott was raped by a stranger at the age of 11, leading to him jumping from the roof of a multi-story car park in an attempt to take his own life. [2] [3] Two years later, after another suicide attempt, he was forced into an adult mental hospital; he later became a voluntary patient. [3]
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.
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- February 22, 1960
- Paul Abbott
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
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Jan 1, 2017 · Abbott was raped by a stranger at 13 – some reports put his age at 11 – and tried to kill himself by jumping off a multistorey car park, but managed only to break his leg.
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Apr 28, 2015 · Paul Abbott on 'No Offence', 'Shameless', and a life too grim for television. He was deserted by both parents, raped at the age of 11 and attempted suicide twice before the age of 16.
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Shameless is a comedy drama about a dysfunctional Chicago family, created by Paul Abbott and John Wells. The series ran for 11 seasons and won 4 Primetime Emmys, starring Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, and others.
Aug 23, 2021 · Paul Abbott’s brilliant new series No Offence is a ‘comedy for a crime-addicted audience’. He talks to Simon Hattenstone about writing Shameless, his family and his battle with bipolar disorder
