Jack O'Brien
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- June 18, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA
- Age
- 87
- Active Years
- 1978–2014 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 13 credits in database
Biography
Jack O'Brien is an American director, producer, writer, and lyricist born on June 18, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan. Throughout his career, he has directed and produced a wide range of works, including musicals such as The Full Monty and Hairspray. His directing credits also encompass contemporary dramas like The Piano Lesson, The Invention of Love, and The Coast of Utopia, as well as Shakespearean classics including Hamlet and Henry IV. Additionally, he has directed operas, such as Il trittico at the Metropolitan Opera. O'Brien served as the Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California, from 1981 through the end of 2007. He has received three Tony Awards and five Drama Desk Awards, along with seven additional Tony Award nominations.
Career overview
Jack O'Brien is an American director, producer, writer, and lyricist born on June 18, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan. Throughout his career, he has worked across a variety of theatrical mediums, including musicals, contemporary dramas, Shakespearean classics, and operas. His directing credits include musicals such as The Full Monty and Hairspray, as well as contemporary dramas including The Piano Lesson, The Invention of Love, and The Coast of Utopia. Additionally, he has directed Shakespearean works such as Hamlet and a combination of Henry IV Part 1 and Part 2, along with the opera Il trittico at the Metropolitan Opera. From 1981 through the end of 2007, O'Brien served as the Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California.
His professional achievements have been recognized with numerous accolades. O'Brien has won three Tony Awards and received seven additional nominations. He is also a five-time winner of the Drama Desk Award. According to his professional records, he has 13 known credits in the field of directing. He remains an active figure in the industry, with his Broadway, Off-Broadway, and touring credits documented in theatrical databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- On Broadway (2019) as Self
- Every Act of Life (2018) as Self
- Becoming Mike Nichols (2016) as Himself
- The Nance (2014) Stage Director
- The Invention of Love (2001) Director
- An Enemy of the People (1990) Director
- I Never Sang for My Father (1988) Director
- All My Sons (1987) Director
- The Skin of Our Teeth (1983) Director
- American Playhouse (1982) Director
- The Good Doctor (1978) Director
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Shucked Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack O'Brien best known for?
Jack O'Brien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including American Playhouse (1982), Tony Awards (1956).
When and where was Jack O'Brien born?
Jack O'Brien was born on June 18, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Jack O'Brien have?
Jack O'Brien has 13 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1978 and 2014.
What is Jack O'Brien's background in cinema and television?
Jack O'Brien is an American director, producer, writer, and lyricist born on June 18, 1939, in Saginaw, Michigan. Throughout his career, he has directed and produced a wide range of works, including musicals such as The Full Monty and Hairspray. His directing credits also encompass contemporary dramas like The Piano Le...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner — aged about 17
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