Person · Screenwriter
John Patrick Shanley
A struggling playwright must navigate the cutthroat world of Broadway to bring his latest work to life, but as the stakes grow higher, he finds himself torn between artistic integrity and commercial success.
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- Director
- Actor
In short · Writing since 1987, 5 decades active, 16 credits, 1 Academy Award win.
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Director
3 credits
Writer
10 credits
Radio Play Revival(2021)
Writers
TV
The Portuguese Kid(2018)
Writer
FilmPapillons de nuit(2002)
Writer
Film
Live from Baghdad(2002)
Writer
Film
Congo(1995)
Writer
Film
Alive(1993)
Writer
Film
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story(1993)
Writer
Film
The January Man(1989)
Writer
Film
Moonstruck(1987)
Writer
Film
Five Corners(1987)
Writer
Film
Actor
2 credits
Awards & Nominations
1 win · 1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom2008Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
- Won1987Oscar — Writing (original Screenplay)
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