John Patrick Shanley

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John Patrick Shanley was born on October 3, 1950 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer, known for Moonstruck (1987), Doubt (2008) and Congo (1995). See full bio »

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October 3, 1950 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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Crossing Delancey

Tue, Dec 01 6:15 PM PST on TCM (082)

Doubt

Fri, Dec 11 8:13 AM PST on HBO (519)

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Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 22 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Moonstruck Writer

(1987)

Doubt Writer

(2008)

Congo Writer

(1995)

Joe Versus the Volcano Writer

(1990)

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Writer (17 credits)

2020 Wild Mountain Thyme (written for the screen by) (completed)

2019 The Red Coat (Short)

2019 Great Performances (TV Series) (libretto - 1 episode)

- Cuomo: Doubt (2019) ... (libretto)

2018 The Portuguese Kid

2008/I Doubt (play) / (screenplay)

2006 The Red Coat (Short) (written by)

2002 Live from Baghdad (TV Movie) (teleplay)

2002 Papillons de nuit (book) / (play "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea")

1995 Congo (screenplay)

1993 We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (screenplay)

1993 Danny i Roberta (TV Movie) (play "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea")

1993 Alive (screenplay)

1992 The Thief and the Cobbler (additional material - uncredited)

1990 Joe Versus the Volcano (written by)

1989 The January Man (written by)

1987 Moonstruck (written by)

1987 Five Corners (written by)

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Soundtrack (3 credits)

2013 Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)

- Cher Week (2013) ... (writer: "Welcome to Burlesque")

2010/I Burlesque (writer: "Welcome to Burlesque")

1990 Joe Versus the Volcano (lyrics: "Marooned Without You") / (writer: "The Cowboy Song")

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Director (3 credits)

2020 Wild Mountain Thyme (completed)

2008/I Doubt

1990 Joe Versus the Volcano

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Actor (3 credits)

2006 The Hottest State
Priest

1993 Robot in the Family
Golddigger (as Patrick Shanley)

1988 Crossing Delancey
Celebrity Party Guest

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Producer (1 credit)

1987 Five Corners (associate producer)

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Additional Crew (1 credit)

2016 The Legacy Project (TV Series documentary) (photos courtesy of - 1 episode)

- John Patrick Shanley with Stephen Adly Guirgis (2016) ... (photos courtesy of)

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Thanks (3 credits)

2014 Emoticon ;) (very special thanks)

2010/II Thespians (Documentary) (very special thanks)

2009 Buona fortuna (Short) (special thanks)

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Self (22 credits)

The Red Book (Documentary) (filming)
Self

2017 On Story (TV Series)
Self

- John Patrick Shanley: Writing for the Stage and Screen (2017) ... Self

2016 The Legacy Project (TV Series documentary)
Self

- John Patrick Shanley with Stephen Adly Guirgis (2016) ... Self

2015 Q with Jian Ghomeshi (TV Series)
Self - Guest

- Episode dated 24 May 2015 (2015) ... Self - Guest

2013-2014 The Broadway.com Show (TV Series)
Self

- Episode #2.23 (2014) ... Self

- Episode #1.42 (2013) ... Self

2014 The 68th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Nominee & Presenter

2009 Doubt: Stage to Screen (Video documentary short)
Self

2009 Scoring 'Doubt' (Video documentary short)
Self

2009 The Sisters of Charity (Video documentary short)
Self

2009 The 81st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special)
Self - Nominee

2009 Cinema 3 (TV Series)
Self

- Episode dated 31 January 2009 (2009) ... Self

2009 Tavis Smiley (TV Series)
Self

- Episode dated 15 January 2009 (2009) ... Self

2009 The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special)
Self - Nominee

2008 Charlie Rose (TV Series)
Self

- Episode dated 12 December 2008 (2008) ... Self

2006 Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family (Video short)
Self

2006 Moonstruck: The Music of Moonstruck (Video short)
Self

2006 Working in the Theatre (TV Series documentary)
Self - Playwright

- The Playwright (2006) ... Self - Playwright

2005 The 59th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Self - Winner

1990 Intimate Portrait (TV Series documentary)
Self

- Park Overall ... Self

1990 Joe Versus the Volcano: Behind the Scenes (Video documentary short)
Self

1990 Hotels - Geschichte und Geschichten (TV Series documentary)
Self

- Hotel Chateau Marmont - Los Angeles (1990) ... Self

1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special)
Self - Winner

Personal Details

Other Works:

(December 12 to 14, 1988) His play, "Welcome to the Moon," was performed n Mood Swings (The 1988-1989 Apprentice/Intern Company Winter Showcase) production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with the 1988-1989 Acting Apprentice Company in the cast. William McNulty was director. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | 1 Article | See more »

Alternate Names:

Patrick Shanley

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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[Referring to Hollywood] "Money is like heroin, and I grew up in a neighborhood that was destroyed by heroin. I've watched addiction all my life. Celebrity is like heroin. And constant praise is like heroin. And, you know, no one can resist constant praise. I had to get out." See more »

Trivia:

After he was thrown out of Catholic school in New York, he attended the private Thomas Moore Prep School in Harrisville, New Hampshire. He then returned to New York and attended New York University, left to enlist in the military and then returned to finish university on the G.I. Bill. He graduated in 1977 as valedictorian. See more »