- Born
- Birth nameDesmond McAnuff
- Des McAnuff was born on June 19, 1952 in Princeton, Illinois, USA. He is a director and producer, known for The Iron Giant (1999), The Tempest (2010) and Quills (2000). He has been married to Bryna McCann since 2012. He was previously married to Susan Berman.
- SpousesBryna McCann(2012 - present)Susan Berman(December 31, 1983 - 2009) (divorced, 1 child)
- Directing a "re-imagination" of the Tony Award-winning musical, "The Wiz", starring David Alan Grier, at La Jolla Playhouse.
- Stage director
- He was awarded a 1997 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Director of 1996 for "Tommy", at the Shaftesbury Theatre.
- Twice won Broadway's Tony Award as Best Director (Musical): in 1985 for "Big River" and in 1993 for "The Who's Tommy." He was also Tony-nominated two other times: also in 1993 for Best Book (Musical), collaborating with Pete Townshend on "The Who's Tommy;" and in 1995 as Best Director (Musical) for a revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
- Was nominated for 2006 Tony awards for Best Director of a Musical, for "Jersey Boys", based on the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons (which DID win Best Musical).
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