John Shea
- Birthplace: North Conway, New Hampshire
- Birthday: April 14, 1949
John Shea began a successful stage career soon after his graduation from the Yale School of Drama. He made his New York stage debut in "Yentl" as Avigdor (played by Mandy Patinkin in Barbra Streisand's film version). Shea went on to win plaudits for his performances in "The Sorrows of Stephen" (1979), "The Dining Room" (1982) and "End of the World" (1984). In London, he played the leading role in Larry Kramer's searing AIDS drama "The Normal Heart" (1986).
Shea's first screen role in "It's My Turn" (1980) ended on the cutting room floor. He w…more
