The Madness of King George
1994
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Alan Bennett (born 9 May 1934) is an English playwright, author, actor and screenwriter. Over his entertainment career he has received numerous awards and honours including two BAFTA Awards, four Laurence Olivier Awards, and two Tony Awards. He also earned an Academy Award nomination for his film The Madness of King George (1994).
May 9, 2024 · Alan Bennett, British playwright who was best known for The Madness of George III and The History Boys. In addition to plays, he wrote numerous short stories and novellas, many of which he adapted for the stage and screen.
IMDb provides an overview of Alan Bennett's life and career as a writer, actor, producer and director. Learn about his plays, films, TV shows, collaborations, awards and trivia.
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- Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
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List of works by Alan Bennett. Alan Bennett is an English playwright. Having started at the Royal National Theatre, he became known for such works as Talking Heads, The Madness of King George, The History Boys, The Lady in the Van and The Habit of Art.
Apr 24, 2023 · The acclaimed British writer visits the BFI Southbank to discuss the influence of his northern roots.Few writers have successfully mined northern culture and...
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Talking Heads is a 1988 TV series of dramatic monologues written for BBC television by British playwright Alan Bennett. The first series was broadcast on BBC1 in 1988, and adapted for radio on BBC Radio 4 in 1991.
May 18, 2024 · Already in his first TV dramas in the 1970s, Alan Bennett found a distinctive voice as a writer, a voice which resonated with countless readers and viewers. Various themes ran through his work for half a century and made him a national treasure.
