Linda Shayne is an

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dual citizen, film and television writer and director, and former film and television actress.

Early life

Linda Shayne was born in the United States. Shayne graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with highest honors and her published work includes a journal article about ex-offenders from San Quentin Prison. She also attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Career

Shayne's feature film credits include ''

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'' (writer, director, and producer), ''Flyin' Ryan'' (writer, director, and producer), ''Crystal Heart'' (writer), ''Little Ghost'' (director), and ''The Undercover Kid'' (director). Shayne wrote and directed the award-winning short suspense thriller ''

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'' (director) in 2019. Shayne's other film credits include ''

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'' (actress), '' Screwballs'' (writer and actress), and '' Lovely But Deadly'' (actress). Her television series credits include '' Archie Bunker's Place'' (actress), ''

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'' (writer). Shayne has also had film writing development deals with Walt Disney Studios,

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, and she has served on the judging panel for the British film festival ShropFilm48. Linda Shayne created a TV series to film in Thailand and served as a Judge for the Content Asia Awards. Emmy Award winning animator Art Leonardi illustrated a children's book Linda Shayne wrote, ''

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References

External links

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Linda Shayne's website
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