Beaufoy

Beaufoy is a surname of English origin. It is found in the United Kingdom and among English-speaking populations, with historical usage in Britain and in contemporary public life.

Notable bearers include Simon Beaufoy (born 1966), an English screenwriter and producer. He wrote The Full Monty (1997), which won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and contributed to Slumdog Millionaire (2008), which won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Through his work, Beaufoy has been recognized for his ability to blend humor with social themes in film.