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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 . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] His play, Doubt: A Parable , won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2005 Tony Award for Best Play ; he wrote and directed the film adaptation and earned a nomination for the Academy ...
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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Learn about the life and career of the playwright and screenwriter who won an Oscar for Moonstruck and a Pulitzer for Doubt. Find out how he overcame a troubled childhood, a rebellious youth, and harsh critics to achieve success in the theater and film.
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".
Mar 11, 2024 · It’s been a good few months for catching up on the work of the playwright John Patrick Shanley. Last fall, the Lucille Lortel Theatre put on a revival of Shanley’s seedy, stormy, aggressive ...
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John Patrick Shanley was born on October 3, 1950, in The Bronx, New York City, to a tight-knit Irish-American family. His upbringing in a working-class neighborhood provided him with a strong foundation for understanding the struggles and aspirations of everyday people, which would later become a central theme in many of his works.
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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.
