David Shaughnessy

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David Shaughnessy
David Shaughnessy in 2014
Born	David James Shaughnessy (1957-03-03) 3 March 1957 (age 64) Marylebone, London, England
Occupation	Actor producer director
Years active	1979–present
Spouse(s)	Anne Schoettle
Children	3
Parent(s)	Alfred Shaughnessy (father)
Relatives	Charles Shaughnessy (brother)
Website	davidshaughnessy.net

David James Shaughnessy (born 3 March 1957) is an English actor, producer and director, known for his voice-work in Big Hero 6, Big Hero 6: The Series, Fallout 4, Labyrinth, Mass Effect, Peter Pan and the Pirates, Star Wars Rebels, The Darkness II, The Elder Scrolls and Warcraft. Also known for executive producing The Young and The Restless, and directing The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and The Restless, Santa Barbara, The Last Act Is a Solo and Unpublished Letters both for A&E, and presently Days of Our Lives.

Career[]

Shaughnessy was educated at Eton College and the Central School of Speech and Drama. As an actor, he started in repertory theatres in the UK and went on to become a principal actor with The Old Vic 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 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 Chichester Festival Theatre. In 1985, he made his voice-over debut in Jim Henson's cult classic Labyrinth. 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 The Young and the Restless and has directed episodes of Santa Barbara (1987), The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful , Days of Our Lives 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 Upstairs, Downstairs. His older brother, Charles Shaughnessy, is also an actor best known as Maxwell Sheffield on The Nanny and Shane Donovan in Days of Our Lives, and currently holder of the title of Baron Shaughnessy; David is his brother's heir presumptive. 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)
• The Bold and the Beautiful (1988–2016)
• The Young and the Restless (1990–2004)
• Days of Our Lives (2019–20)
• Tribes (1990)
• Trial by Jury
• The Last Act Is a Solo for A&E Network
• Unpublished Letters for A&E Network

Filmography[]

Live-action[]

Voice acting[]

Film[]

Television[]

Video games[]

Awards and nominations[]

Daytime Emmy Award

• 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

Executive producing tenure[]

References[]

External links[]

• Official website
• David Shaughnessy at IMDb