Michele Mulroney
Biography
Michele Mulroney is an American screenwriter and filmmaker known for her work in film and television. She has collaborated with her husband, Kieran Mulroney, on several screenwriting projects, including Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Paper Man.
Career
Mulroney began her career in the entertainment industry as a writer and filmmaker. She and Kieran Mulroney have frequently worked together as a writing team, developing stories that combine drama, mystery, comedy, and adventure.
One of their best-known projects is Paper Man (2009), a comedy-drama directed by Kieran Mulroney and Michele Mulroney. The film stars Jeff Daniels, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, and Lisa Kudrow and follows a struggling writer who develops an unusual friendship while trying to overcome his personal difficulties.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney later wrote the screenplay for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011). Directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, the film follows Holmes as he attempts to stop Professor Moriarty from carrying out a dangerous international conspiracy.
The screenplay expanded the Holmes mythology by combining Arthur Conan Doyle's characters with action, mystery, humor, and large-scale adventure.
Other Work
Michele Mulroney has also worked in television and development. Her career has included writing and producing projects across different genres, although much of her best-known work has come through collaborations with Kieran Mulroney.
Notable Works
- Paper Man (2009) — Writer/Director
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) — Screenwriter
- Various television and film development projects — Writer/Producer
Personal Life
Michele Mulroney is married to filmmaker and screenwriter Kieran Mulroney. Their professional partnership has been an important part of both of their careers, with the pair collaborating on writing and directing projects.
