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Career

As an actor, Shaughnessy started in repertory theatres in the UK and went on to become a principal actor with

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in London and touring around the world. He went on to perform in national tours, including 18 months in ''

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and has acted in a number of American and British films and television series. Shaughnessy later turned to television and theatre directing. He directed the world premiere of Steve Brown's critically acclaimed musical, ''Elmer Gantry'' at the

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''. He voiced Didymus, the Hat and various goblin characters. After appearing in several American films and television series, he became an executive producer of the daytime drama ''

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'' and many other shows. He continues to provide voice-work for animation, commercials, films and video games. His father was Alfred Shaughnessy, a script writer best known for his work as head writer and producer of ''

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. His wife is former ''Days of Our Lives'' head writer Anne Schoettle. The two live in Los Angeles and have three daughters; Amy, Katie and Josie.

Director

* '' Santa Barbara'' (1987) * ''

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Filmography

Live-action

Film

Television

Voice acting

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations

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* Win, 1993, 2004, Drama series, ''The Young and the Restless ''and 2013, 2015 Directing Team, ''The Bold & the Beautiful'' * Nomination, 1999–2003, Drama series, ''The Young and the Restless,'' 2013 Directing team, ''The Bold & the Beautiful''

Personal life

His wife is Anne Schoettle. They have three daughters Amy, Katie and Josie.

Executive producing tenure

References

External links

Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Shaughnessy, David Living people English male stage actors English male television actors English male video game actors English male voice actors English people of Irish descent English television directors English television producers Soap opera producers 20th-century English male actors 21st-century English male actors Year of birth missing (living people)