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John Shea: American actor and director.
Born (age 76).
John Shea has 20 credits in our database.
The name John means the grace or mercy of the Lord.
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John Victor Shea III ( SHAY; born April 14, 1949) is an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. His career began on Broadway where he starred in Yentl, subsequently winning his first major award, the 1975 Theatre World Award. Shortly after his Off-Broadway career began, Lee Strasberg invited Shea to join the Actors Studio where he spent several years studying method acting. He made his television film debut in The Nativity (1978), alongside Madeleine Stowe. Billed alongside Helen Mirren, he starred in the noir film Hussy (1980) and the Academy Award-winning drama Missing (1982).
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How old is John Shea?
John Shea is 76 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has John Shea been in?
John Shea has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Agent X (2015), The Good Wife (2009), Achchamundu! Achchamundu! (2009), Gossip Girl (2007), The Insurgents (2007).
Where can I find more information about John Shea?
You can find more about John Shea on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
