John Shea

John Victor Shea III (born April 14, 1949) is an American actor, film producer, and stage director. He began his career on Broadway, starring in productions such as Yentl, for which he received the 1975 Theatre World Award. Shea later joined the Actors Studio, studying method acting under Lee Strasberg. His television film debut came in 1978 with The Nativity, alongside Madeleine Stowe. He went on to star in films such as Hussy (1980), Missing (1982), and Small Sacrifices (1989). In 1988, Shea won an Emmy for his performance in Baby M. He has also appeared in various other films, including Coast to Coast (1987) and Achchamundu! Achchamundu! (2009).