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Learn about the life and career of Neil Simon, who wrote more than 30 plays and nearly the same number of movie screenplays, mostly film adaptations of his plays. He won three Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, a Golden Globe and many other honors for his comedy works.
Aug 22, 2024 · Neil Simon, American playwright, screenwriter, television writer, and librettist who was one of the most popular playwrights in the history of American theater. His notable plays included Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, and Brighton Beach Memoirs. Learn more about Simon’s life and career.
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Aug 16, 2023 · American playwright Neil Simon penned some of Broadway's most memorable productions, including 'The Odd Couple' and 'Lost in Yonkers.'
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Aug 26, 2018 · Neil Simon, the playwright whose name was synonymous with Broadway comedy and commercial success in the theater for decades, and who helped redefine popular American humor with an emphasis on...
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IMDb profile of Neil Simon, a prolific writer and producer of comedy plays and movies. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and works, including The Odd Couple, Murder by Death, and The Goodbye Girl.
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Aug 26, 2018 · NEW YORK (AP) — Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such as “The Odd Couple,” ’'Barefoot in the Park” and his “Brighton Beach” trilogy dominated Broadway for decades, has died. He was 91.
Aug 26, 2018 · Neil Simon, the playwright behind hits like “Barefoot in the Park” and “The Odd Couple,” died on Sunday. Mr. Simon wrote for television and movies, but his work on Broadway came to define ...