David Shaughnessy
David Shaughnessy is an English actor, producer and director, known for his voice-work in "Big Hero 6", "", "Fallout 4", "Labyrinth", "Mass Effect", "Peter Pan and the Pirates", "Star Wars Rebels", "The Darkness II", "The Elder Scrolls" and "Warcraft". Also known for executive producing "The Young and The Restless", and directing "The Bold and the Beautiful", "The Young and The Restless", "Santa Barbara", "The Last Act Is a Solo" and "Unpublished Letters" both for A&E, and presently "Days of Our Lives". Career. As an actor, Shaughnessy started in repertory theatres in the UK and went on to become  a principal actor with The Old Vic in London and touring around the world. He went on to perform in national tours, including 18 months in "Godspell" for producer Cameron Mackintosh and has acted in a number of American and British films and television series. Shaughnessy later turned to television and theatre directing. He directed the world premiere of Steve Brown's critically acclaimed musical, "Elmer Gantry" at the Chichester Festival Theatre. In 1985, he made his voice-over debut in Jim Henson's cult classic "Labyrinth". He voiced Didymus, the Hat and various goblin characters. After appearing in several  American films and television series, he became an executive producer of the daytime drama "The Young and the Restless" and has directed episodes of "Santa Barbara" (1987), "The Young and the Restless", "The Bold and the Beautiful" , "Days of Our Lives" and many other shows. He continues to provide voice-work for animation, commercials, films and video games. His father was Alfred Shaughnessy, a script writer best known for his work as head writer and producer of "Upstairs, Downstairs". His older brother, Charles Shaughnessy, is also an actor best known as Maxwell Sheffield on "The Nanny" and Shane Donovan in  Days of Our Lives, and currently holder of the title of Baron Shaughnessy; David is his brother's heir presumptive. His wife is former "Days of Our Lives" head writer Anne Schoettle. The two live in Los Angeles and have three daughters; Amy, Katie and Josie. Awards and nominations. Daytime Emmy Award