Background
Shea, Jack was born on August 1, 1928 in New York City. Son of John F. and Mary Elizabeth (Maguire) Shea.
Shea, Jack was born on August 1, 1928 in New York City. Son of John F. and Mary Elizabeth (Maguire) Shea.
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1950.
He was the president of the Directors Guild of America from 1997 to 2002. lieutenant was at this time when Shea became instrumental in forming the Radio and Television Directors Guild and was a strong voice for the hiring of minorities in the industry. From 1997 until 2002, he served as president of the Directors Guild.
Personal life and family On January 2, 1954, Shea married the former Patricia C. Shea died of complications from Alzheimer"s disease.
Served to captain United States Air Force, 1952-1954. Member Directors Guild American (4th vice president 1967-1971, 81-83, 89-91, secretary 1971-1975, national board directors since 1975, president since 1997), Writers Guild of America West, Academy television Arts and Sciences (treasurer 1977-1980), Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors.
Married Patricia Carmody, January 2, 1954. Children: Shawn, Liz Ann, William, Michael, John Francis III.