Martin McDonagh

About

Considered one of the most influential Irish playwrights, he wrote two trilogies of plays: The Leanne Trilogy and The Aran Islands Trilogy.

Before Fame

He got his start writing radio plays and won the 1996 George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright.

Trivia

He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his film debut, 2009's In Bruges.

Family Life

His brother is screenwriter John Michael McDonagh.

Associated With

He wrote and directed the film In Bruges, starring Colin Farrell.