Shane Connaughton
Writing · Screenplay · Writer · Novel
Born Apr 4, 1941 · Redhills, Co. Cavan, Ireland
Active 1971–present
Shane Connaughton is an Irish writer and actor, probably best known as co-writer of the Academy Award-nominated screenplay for My Left Foot.
Filmography
Redemption of a Rogue (2021) - Hardware OwnerStoryland (2009) - PatrickGhostwood (2006) - Father FrankRiver Queen (2005) - WriterTara Road (2005) - ScreenplayThe Blackwater Lightship (2004) - ScreenplayThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Love's Sweet Song (2000) - W.B. YeatsThe Run of the Country (1995) - Novel · Screenplay · Associate ProducerThe Playboys (1992) - Customs Officer · WriterThe Miracle (1991) - Rose's FatherMurder in Eden (1991) - Writer · CreatorNeedle (1990) - Prison GovernorThe Lilac Bus (1990) - WriterThe Englishman's Wife (1990) - AuctioneerMy Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989) - ScreenplayScreen Two (1985) - WriterFour Days in July (1984) - BrendanEvery Picture Tells a Story (1984) - WriterThe Dollar Bottom (1981) - ScreenplayEnemy (1976) - CommuterSix Days of Justice (1972) - WriterCrown Court (1972) - Gerald ThorntonThe Rank and File (1971)Ireland, Mother Ireland (1971) - Sixth Prison Officer