Neil Jordan is an Irish writer-director who has been active in the film industry since the 1980s. He is best known for his Academy Award-nominated films The Crying Game and Interview with the Vampire. He has also written and directed several other films, including Mona Lisa, The Butcher Boy, and The End of the Affair. Jordan has won numerous awards for his work, including a BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay and a Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay.