← Back to explore

Deborah Davis

Production

Born January 1, 1950

Also known as Дебора Дин Дэвис

Biography

Deborah Davis, a British screenwriter, is renowned for The Favourite (2018), earning an Oscar nomination and BAFTA win for Best Original Screenplay. She wrote the original script, which Yorgos Lanthimos refined with co-writer Tony McNamara, who rewrote much of it based on Lanthimos’ notes. Davis also created Marie Antoinette (2022-2025). She studied history at university, spent years researching the British court, and worked as a television producer before screenwriting.

Awards & recognition

  • European Film AwardBest Comedy · 2019
  • European Film AwardBest Film · 2019
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 2019 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Film · 2019 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Comedy · 2019 · nominated
Show all 6 awards →
  • European Film Award – People's Choice AwardBest European Film · 2019 · nominated

Filmography4 titles