Donald Patrick Conroy (October 26, 1945 – March 4, 2016) was an American author who wrote several acclaimed novels and memoirs; his books The Water is Wide, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini were made into films, the last two being nominated for Oscars. He is recognized as a leading figure of late-20th-century Southern literature.
movieMargaret Mitchell: American Rebel
2012 · Himself
movieThe Water Is Wide
2006 · Novel
Tell About the South: Voices in Black and White
1998
tvThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self
movieThe Prince of Tides
1991 · Novel, Screenplay
movieUnconquered
1989 · Writer
movieThe Lords of Discipline
1983 · Novel
movieThe Great Santini
1979 · Novel
movieConrack
1974 · Novel