In addition, Shalhoub has five production credits and one directing credit. Tony Shalhoub received a Golden Globe for his role in "Monk" in 2003. He is also nominated for four additional awards in the same category. He has also received three Prime Time Emmy nominations. Shalhoub has appeared in such films as 1998's "Last Stand at Wounded Knee: A New American Story" and 2001's "Dinner with Friends". His television work includes a starring role on NBC's classic crime drama series "Monk", which ran from 2002 to 2009. In addition, he has had recurring roles on other TV shows including "Ed", "The Sopranos", "Seinfeld", and "Weeds". His stage work includes two plays produced by Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company. His first play was 1997's "Bounce House" which focused on a young man trying to find himself after leaving home. His second play was 2000's "Nightingale" which examined the relationship between a hospital patient and the nurse who takes care of her. Shalhoub began his acting career in 1994 when he landed a role on the sitcom "First Kid Now First Wife". The show was created by David Angell who would later go on to write and produce "American Horror Story". It only lasted one season but it established Shalhoub as a talented actor worthy of greater things.