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John O'Connell

b. 1959

Television Director, Associate Director

Television director
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About John O'Connell

Born 1959. John O'Connell is a television director.

John O'Connell (born November 13, 1959) is an American television director. He has worked in Dramatic and Music multi-camera television production for over 20 years.

Positions held 100 Centre Street Director (2000, 2001) Associate Director(2000, 2001)

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As the World Turns Director (2004-2010) Occasional Director (2002-2003)

Guiding Light Occasional Director (2003) Director (1991-1998) Associate Director (1990-1996)

One Life to Live Director(1998-2000) Occasional Director (2003)

Awards and nominations Daytime Emmy Award Win, 2007, Directing Team, As the World Turns (Shared win with Maria Wagner, Michael Eilbaum, Sonia Blangiardo, Jennifer Pepperman, Habib Azar, Christopher Goutman, Michael Kerner, Carol Sedwick, Janet Andrews, James Kowal, Brian Lydell, Jennifer Blood, Nancy Barron, Alexandra Roalsvig, Brett Hellman General Hospital Guiding Light One Life To Live Win, 2004, Directing Team, Guiding Light Nomination, 1990-1991, 1993, 2004, Directing Team, Guiding Light

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Important facts

Born
13 November 1959
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Television director

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John O'Connell?

Television Director, Associate Director

When was John O'Connell born?

John O'Connell was born on 13 November 1959.

What is John O'Connell's occupation?

John O'Connell is a television director.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John O'Connell

· Wikidata: Q6250794

· DBpedia: John O'Connell (director)

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