John Michael McDonagh

John Michael McDonagh is a born in England, film director and screenwriter of Irish descent, who by movies such as Lawless - black was known internationally An Irishman looks - the story of Ned Kelly and The Guard.

Life and career

His father John McDonagh is originally from Connemara, while his mother Mary McDonagh (nee Harte ) originally from Sligo comes. John Michael McDonagh's younger brother is the playwright and filmmaker Martin McDonagh ( b. 1970 ). John Michael McDonagh grew up in Camberwell and describes itself as London Irish.

John Michael McDonagh is since 2000 in the film business worked in various capacities, including as a director, screenwriter and producer. In 2000 they created the short film The Second Death, starring Liam Cunningham in the lead role, the McDonagh also produced himself. In 2003 he wrote the screenplay for Lawless for director Gregor Jordan - Ned Kelly, an adventure drama starring Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom and Geoffrey Rush. 2011 staged McDonagh then as a director with The Guard - looks black, an international award-winning comedy thriller starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle in the lead roles his first feature film.

His third feature film, the film drama Calvary, with Brendan Gleeson was nominated for the 2014 Irish Film & Television Awards in five categories, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor.

Filmography

As a director,

• 2000: The second death ( The Second Death, short film )
• 2011: The Guard - looks black ( The Guard )
• 2014: Calvary

As a screenwriter

• 2000: The second death ( The Second Death, short film )
• 2003: Lawless - The Story of Ned Kelly ( Ned Kelly)
• 2011: The Guard - looks black ( The Guard )
• 2014: Calvary