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Kenneth Peacock Tynan (2 April 1927 – 26 July 1980) was an English theatre critic and writer. Initially making his mark as a critic at The Observer, he praised John Osborne's Look Back in Anger (1956) and encouraged the emerging wave of British theatrical talent.
Mini Bio. Kenneth Tynan was one of the most famous theatrical critics of the 20th Century. He earned his own permanent place in the history of the English theater when he became the first dramaturg of Laurence Olivier, when the great actor finally realized his dream and became the director of the new National Theatre.
- April 2, 1927
- July 26, 1980
Aug 24, 2003 · Aug. 24, 2003. Kenneth Tynan, who died in 1980 at 53, was regarded by many people as the greatest drama critic since Shaw. On the staff of The Observer in London, he also served several...
Kenneth Tynan was a renowned drama critic, theatre director and social reformer in the UK. He influenced the development of modern theatre, devised Oh! Calcutta! and wrote several books and articles on theatre and culture.
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Kenneth Tynan is a Canadian actor, producer and former figure skater. He has appeared in TV shows such as Zero Chill, Snowpiercer and The Magicians, and has won an award for his role in Sawyer.
Jan 12, 2002 · A review of the posthumous publication of the diaries of Kenneth Tynan, a renowned drama critic and wit. The reviewer praises Tynan's humor, insight, and gossip, but also laments his tragic life and unfulfilled potential.
Tynan, the celebrator of heroic acting, turned into the committed critic during his years at the Observer from 1954 to 1963.
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