Biography
David Joss Buckley (born 17 June 1948) is a British screenwriter, playwright, author, actor and musician. He began his career as an actor, appearing in West End productions and at theatres including the Royal National Theatre, as well as in television series such as The Professionals and Rock Follies.
He later focused on writing, contributing episodes to series including Emmerdale (1989–1996), EastEnders, Casualty (from 1994), Rosemary & Thyme and Down to Earth. He served as lead writer and associate producer on A Mind to Kill and co-wrote the first series of Hinterland (2013). Other credits include the eight-part adaptation Cold Courage (2020).
Buckley has adapted several novels for the stage, including James M. Cain's Double Indemnity and Tracy Chevalier's Girl with a Pearl Earring. He is a BAFTA-nominated screenwriter.
