Kevin Toolis is a journalist and filmmaker.[1]
Kevin Toolis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Filmmaker |
| Spouse | Dea Birkett |
| Children | 3 |
Early life edit
Toolis was born and raised in Edinburgh to parents who were from Achill, County Mayo, Ireland. He brought up his daughter Storme Toolis in London.[2]
Career edit
Toolis is a filmmaker and journalist who had written for The Guardian, The New York Times, and the Daily Mirror. He won a BAFTA for his torture drama, "Complicit".[3] Toolis has written screenplays and founded the independent television company ManyRiversFilms.[4]
Bibliography edit
- Rebel Hearts – Journey's Within The IRA's Soul - ISBN 978-0312144784 (1995)
- The Confessions of Gordon Brown - (2004)
- My Father's Wake: How The Irish Teach Us To Live, Love And Die - ISBN 978-0306921469 (2017)
- Nine Rules To Conquer Death - ISBN 978-0861541140 (2020)
Filmography edit
- The Cult of the Suicide Bomber (2005)
- The Cult of the Suicide Bomber (2006)
- Car Bomb (2008)
- Complicit (2013)
References edit
- ^ "My Father's Wake by Kevin Toolis: moving but unconvincing". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "A Day in the Life: Kevin Toolis". www.mayonews.ie. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Toolis wins BAFTA for torture drama". www.mayonews.ie. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ Halliday, Josh (4 November 2010). "Investigative journalism 'dying a death'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 10 November 2020.