Birthdate: October 13, 1950
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New York, United States
John Patrick Shanley is a prominent American playwright, screenwriter, and director known for his award-winning work. He received critical acclaim for writing the Academy Award-winning film Moonstruck in 1988. His play Doubt: A Parable garnered further recognition, earning him both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Tony Award for Best Play in 2005. Shanley’s talent also extended to the film industry, where he wrote and directed the film adaptation of Doubt, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
