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| Born | Delferd Lynn Shores December 3, 1957 Winters, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Baylor University |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
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| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Del Shores (born Delferd Lynn Shores; December 3, 1957) is an American director, producer, screenwriter, playwright and actor known for his work in theater, television, and film. He debuted with his first play, Cheatin' (1984) which became successful, and later rose to prominence for his play Sordid Lives (1996) and the 2000 film adaptation. His works often explore themes of LGBTQ+ identity, Southern culture, and dysfunctional family dynamics, blending humor with drama.
Shores has also written and directed other plays, including Southern Baptist Sissies (2000), The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife (2003), and Yellow (2010), many of which he adapted into films. In television, he has worked as a writer and producer on shows like Queer As Folk and Dharma & Greg.