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George Furth (born George Schweinfurth; December 14, 1932 – August 11, 2008) was an American librettist, playwright, and actor. Life and career. Furth was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of George and Evelyn (née Tuerk) Schweinfurth. [1] . He was of German and Irish ancestry, and was raised as a Christian Scientist.
George Furth (1932-2008) was an American actor, writer, and soundtrack artist. He wrote the book for the musical Company, which won six Tony Awards and was nominated for 14, and also appeared in films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Blazing Saddles.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
Aug 12, 2008 · George Furth, an Actor and Playwright, Dies at 75. By Bruce Weber. Aug. 11, 2008. George Furth, a playwright who collaborated with Stephen Sondheim on the Tony Award-winning musical...
George Furth was a playwright and actor who wrote the book for the musical \"Company\" and won a Tony Award for it. He also appeared in films such as \"Shampoo\" and \"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid\".
- December 14, 1932
- August 11, 2008
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Aug 12, 2008 · George Furth was a playwright and actor who wrote the books for two Sondheim musicals, Company and Merrily We Roll Along. He also wrote Precious Sons, The Supporting Cast and The Act, among other plays.
Aug 12, 2008 · George Furth, who wrote the books for Company and Merrily We Roll Along, among other musicals, passed away in 2008. He also acted in films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Blazing Saddles.
Aug 12, 2008 · Aug. 12, 2008 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. George Furth, an actor and Tony Award-winning playwright who wrote the book for the landmark 1970 Broadway musical “Company” and also wrote the 1971...