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