John Patrick Shanley
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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 Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
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Born | (1950-10-13) October 13, 1950 (age 73) New York City, U.S. |
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Education | New York University (BA) |
Years active | 1982–present |
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Spouse | Jayne Haynes |
Children | 2 |
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