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John Michael McDonagh

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John Michael McDonagh
John Michael McDonagh was born in 1967 in London, England, UK. He is a writer and director, known for The Guard (2011), Calvary (2014) and The Forgiven (2021). He has been married to Elizabeth Eves since 2003.
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Born1967
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 15 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Known for

    Don Cheadle and Brendan Gleeson in The Guard (2011)
    The Guard
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 2011
    Brendan Gleeson in Calvary (2014)
    Calvary
    7.4
    • Writer
    • 2014
    Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain in The Forgiven (2021)
    The Forgiven
    6.1
    • Writer
    • 2021

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Fear is the Rider
      • Writer
      • Pre-production
    • Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain in The Forgiven (2021)
      The Forgiven
      6.1
      • written for the screen by
      • 2021
    • Alexander Skarsgård and Michael Peña in War on Everyone (2016)
      War on Everyone
      5.8
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Brendan Gleeson in Calvary (2014)
      Calvary
      7.4
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Don Cheadle and Brendan Gleeson in The Guard (2011)
      The Guard
      7.3
      • written by
      • 2011
    • Heath Ledger and Orlando Bloom in Ned Kelly (2003)
      Ned Kelly
      6.4
      • screenplay
      • 2003
    • The Second Death (2000)
      The Second Death
      6.1
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2000

    Director

    • Fear is the Rider
      • Director
      • Pre-production
    • Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain in The Forgiven (2021)
      The Forgiven
      6.1
      • directed by
      • 2021
    • Alexander Skarsgård and Michael Peña in War on Everyone (2016)
      War on Everyone
      5.8
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Brendan Gleeson in Calvary (2014)
      Calvary
      7.4
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Don Cheadle and Brendan Gleeson in The Guard (2011)
      The Guard
      7.3
      • Director
      • 2011
    • The Second Death (2000)
      The Second Death
      6.1
      Short
      • Director
      • 2000

    Producer

    • Fear is the Rider
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain in The Forgiven (2021)
      The Forgiven
      6.1
      • producer
      • 2021
    • The Second Death (2000)
      The Second Death
      6.1
      Short
      • producer
      • 2000
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • John McDonagh
    • Born
      • 1967
      • London, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Elizabeth Eves2003 - present
    • Relatives
      • Martin McDonagh(Sibling)

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      Brother of playwright, screenwriter & director Martin McDonagh.

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