
Known for
Directing
Born
March 26, 1970 (age 56)
Birthplace
Camberwell, London, England, UK
Martin Faranan McDonagh (/məkˈdɒnə/; born 26 March 1970) is a British-Irish playwright and filmmaker. He is known for his absurdist dark humour, which often challenges the modern theatre aesthetic. He has won numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, six BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Olivier Awards, in addition to nominations for five Tony Awards.
His plays, many of which have been produced on the West End and Broadway, include The Beauty Queen of Leenane, The Cripple of Inishmaan (both 1996), The Lonesome West (1997), The Lieutenant of Inishmore (2001), The Pillowman (2003), A Behanding in Spokane (2010), and Hangmen (2015).
McDonagh won the Academy Award for Best...
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Director, Writer, Producer
2023
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Producer, Director, Writer
2021
2018
as Self - Director/Writer, Director
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Director, Writer, Producer
2016
2014
2012
Director, Producer, Writer
2011
Executive Producer
2008
Director, Writer
2007
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Writer, Director
2003
Theatre Play
2000
Executive Producer
1944