JY

John Sacret Young

Writer, Producer, Director, Additional Credits
Born May 24, 1946Died June 3, 2021 (75 years)
John Sacret Young is an American author, producer, director, and screenwriter primarily in television, perhaps best known for his work on the show China Beach. Young has been nominated for seven Emmys and seven Writers Guild of America Awards, winning two WGA Awards.

Known For

  • The West Wing
  • China Beach
  • Testament
  • Romero
  • The Possessed
  • Police Story
  • A Rumor of War
  • Chandler
  • The Pentagon Papers
  • Thanks of a Grateful Nation
  • Sirens
  • King of the World
  • Fire on the Mountain
  • Quarterlife
  • A Promise to Keep
  • Police Story: Monster Manor
  • Deceit
  • Special Olympics

Filmography

2000
Level 9 (TV Series)
1999
1999
The West Wing (TV Series)
1998
1995
VR.5 (TV Series)
1994
Keys · as Screenplay
1989
Romero · as Screenplay
1988
1988
China Beach (TV Series)
1983
Testament · as Screenplay
1981
Fire on the Mountain · as Screenplay
1979
Champions: A Love Story · as Screenplay
1978
Special Olympics · as Screenplay
1977
The Fitzpatricks (TV Series)
1977
1974
Sons and Daughters (TV Series)
1973
Police Story (TV Series)
1971
Chandler · as Screenplay

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