Luke Davies

Luke Davies

63 · Born: Jan 1, 1962

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1962 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Luke Davies is a multifaceted creative force, boasting a repertoire that spans the realms of poetry, novel writing, and screenwriting. His notable works include the critically acclaimed film adaptations of Lion (2016),Candy (2006),and Life (2015).

Davies' literary endeavors have garnered widespread recognition, with his books having claimed numerous prestigious awards. One such distinction is the inaugural Prime Minister's Literary Award for Poetry, which he received for his volume Interferon Psalms. Furthermore, his volume Totem was honored with the Age Book of the Year prize.

In addition to his literary pursuits, Davies has also ventured into the realm of screenwriting. He collaborated with director Neil Armfield to co-write the screenplay adaptation of his own novel Candy, a testament to his versatility and creative range.

Career

2020
News of the World
News of the World as Screenplay
2019
2018
Beautiful Boy
Beautiful Boy as Screenplay
2016
Lion
Lion as Screenplay
2015
Life
Life as Writer
2014
Reclaim
Reclaim as Writer
2006
Candy
Candy as Screenplay
2012
2010
Air
Air as Director, Writer
2019
Catch-22
Catch-22 as Creator