David James Shaughnessy Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
David James Shaughnessy (also spelled Shaughnessey) is a British-born theatre and television director, producer and actor. He was educated at Eton College and the Central School of Speech and Drama, London. He started in repertory theatres all around the UK and went on to become a principal actor with the Old Vic Theatre Company in London and touring around the world. He went on to perform in national tours, including 18 months in Godspell for producer Cameron Mackintosh, and acted in television series and movies both in the UK and the US.Later he turned to theatre and television directing. then moved into producing, ultimately becoming executive producer of the daytime drama, The Young and the Restless. He now directs for The Bold and the Beautiful on a freelance basis, while developing 3S Mediasolutions with his brother Charles. He also provides voice-overs for films, cartoons, commercials and video games.His father was Alfred Shaughnessy, a scriptwriter. He is best known for his work as writer and producer of Upstairs, Downstairs. His older brother is the actor Charles Shaughnessy, best known as Maxwell Sheffield on the television show, The Nanny. His wife is former Days of our Lives head writer Anne Schoettle. David and Anne live in Los Angeles and have three daughters Amy, Katie and Josie. Along with his brother Charles and Ophelia Soumekh, he is a partner in 3S Media Solutions Inc.He is the heir presumptive to the Barony of Shaughnessy, which is held by his brother.
Full Name
David James Shaughnessy
Net Worth
$20 Million
Occupation
Director, producer, actor
Profession
Producer, Director, Actor
Work Position
Executive Producer of The Young and the Restless
Spouse
Anne Schoettle
Children
Daughters Amy,Katie and Josie
Nicknames
David Shaughnessy, Shaughnessy, David
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Fact
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Was a member of the famous British Theatre Companies, The Prospect Theatre Company and the Old Vic Theaire Company, where he played such roles as, Arthur Gower in "Trelawney of the Wells," with Robert Lindsay, Bill Fraser, Belinda Sinclair, Lynne Miller, June Ritchie, Neil McCaul, and Ken Wynne in the cast. Timothy West was director. This Royal Gala performance was attended by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
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He was a partner in former company 3S Media Solutions Inc. with his brother Charles Shaughnessy and Ophelia Soumekh.
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Uncle of Jenny Shaughnessy and Madelyn Shaughnessy.
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Daughters Amy Shaughnessy, Katie Shaughnessy and Josie Shaughnessy.
