John Patrick Shanley
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Summary
John Patrick Shanley was born on October 3, 1950[1], in The Bronx[2]. He has worked as a screenwriter[3], playwright[4], dramaturge[5], film director[6], and theatrical director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,261 views/month, #6,268 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: film actor[10], manufacturer[11], director[12]
- Educated at: New York University[13], Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[14], Cardinal Spellman High School[15]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Drama[16], Writers Guild of America Award[17], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[18], Hull-Warriner Award[19], star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[20], Tony Award for Best Play[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[24]
- Commons category: John Patrick Shanley[25]
- Family name: Shanley[26]
- Given name: John[27], Patrick[28]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[29], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[30], Tony Award for Best Play[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
Product Details
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Type: Person[33]
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Began / founded: 1950-10-03[34]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7c1dd127-f5d0-4eef-9338-8b12e1a870fb[35]
Why It Matters
John Patrick Shanley has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include Doubt: A Parable[38], a literary work[39].
FAQs
Where was John Patrick Shanley born?
John Patrick Shanley was born in The Bronx[2].
What did John Patrick Shanley do for work?
John Patrick Shanley worked as a screenwriter[3], playwright[4], dramaturge[5], film director[6], and theatrical director[7].
Where did John Patrick Shanley go to school?
John Patrick Shanley was educated at New York University[13], Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development[14], and Cardinal Spellman High School[15].
What awards did John Patrick Shanley receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[16], Writers Guild of America Award[17], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[18], and Hull-Warriner Award[19].