John Patrick Shanley

John Patrick Shanley
John Patrick Shanley
	Shanley in 2015
Born	October 13, 1950; New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Playwright; screenwriter; director;
Education	New York University (BA)
Years active	1982–present
Notable awards	Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (1988); Pulitzer Prize for Drama (2005); Tony Award for Best Play (2005);
Spouse	Jayne Haynes
Children	2

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. 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 Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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