Wallace Shawn started writing plays in 1967.  His plays have been performed at the Public Theater and The New Group in New York and in London at the National Theatre and the Royal Court Theatre. His latest book is a long essay, NIGHT THOUGHTS. His earlier essays are collected in ESSAYS.  Both books are published by Haymarket Books.Shawn became a professional actor in 1977 when he appeared on stage at the Public Theater in New York in his own translation of Machiavelli's The Mandrake, directed by Wilford Leach.  His film work includes appearances in Manhattan, Radio Days,  Clueless, The Princess Bride,  and others. He has been a recurring character on many television shows, including Taxi, Murphy Brown, Gossip Girls, and many others. He can currently be seen on Young Sheldon, where he plays the role of Dr. John Sturgis. Why I Call Myself A SocialistEssaysWaiting For GodotCredits:Paul Holdengraber - Co-Creator, Host, OLA DirectorAnthony Audi - Co-Creator, Researcher, OLA DirectorAlejandro Cohen - Co-Creator, Producer, ComposerChristian Pitt - Production Coordinator Erin Cooney - Copy, ProductionDublab Team