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John Patrick Shanley (born October 13, 1950) is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director. He won the 1988 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the film Moonstruck.
John Patrick Shanley is an award-winning playwright and filmmaker, born in The Bronx, New York. He is known for Moonstruck, Doubt, Congo and other works. See his biography, credits, photos, videos and trivia on IMDb.
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- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Feb 26, 2024 · On March 7, the first Broadway revival of his Pulitzer Prize-winning 2004 play, “Doubt,” about a priest who may or may not have molested a child, opens in a Roundabout Theater Company ...
Mar 11, 2024 · John Patrick Shanley Wrestles with God and Destiny. The playwright stages boxerly confrontations in a revival of “Doubt,” starring Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan, and in the new show “Brooklyn...
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Feb 23, 2024 · The playwright of "Doubt" and "Moonstruck" talks about his Catholic upbringing, his respect for nuns, and his ambivalence toward God and Pope Francis. He also discusses his latest plays, "Brooklyn Laundry" and "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea".
Learn about the life and career of John Patrick Shanley, a writer and director of plays and films, such as Moonstruck, Doubt and Congo. Find out his awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
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Feb 2, 2024 · The playwright and screenwriter reveals his personal experience with a pedophile priest and how it inspired his Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Doubt. He also reflects on the Catholic Church's scandals and the revival of his play.
