John Patrick Shanley's biography
John Patrick Shanley is 72 years old screenwriter born at The Bronx. He was born on Tuesday 3rd of October 1950. He is often nicknamed as Bard of the Bronx. According to year of birth 1950 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 3rd of October means he is Libra. Libra sign depicts that it is all about “Balance”. It seems that their life is very balanced, however, things are way opposite as they always face unstable situations in order to balance it further.
He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be screenwriter. You can know him also as playwright, dramaturge, film director. He is recently known as theatrical director.
John Patrick Shanley's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Cardinal Spellman High School.
John Patrick Shanley's career
His main focus is to be screenwriter. He is also a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Awards and competitions
John Patrick Shanley's Awards
- His play "Doubt" has won several awards for outstanding dramatic play including: the 2005 Pulitzer Prize, the 2004-2005 Drama Desk Award and the 2005 Tony Award. The play is about a molestation charge in a Catholic school.
- His play, "Psychopathia Sexualis" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California was awarded the 1996 Drama Logue Award for Outstanding Production.
- He was awarded the 1996 Drama Logue Award for Outstanding Writing for "Psychopathia Sexualis" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
John Patrick Shanley's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
What John Patrick Shanley has done for a first time
- The New York City area in which he grew up was the setting of his first script, Five Corners (1987).
John Patrick Shanley's quotes
- [Part of 1988 Oscar acceptance speech] "I'd like to thank everybody who ever punched or kissed me in my life and everybody who I ever punched or kissed."
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John Patrick Shanley's body shape
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