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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.
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.
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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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Apr 3, 2023 · Explore the diverse and distinctive output of one of Britain's most acclaimed writers, from Talking Heads to The History Boys. Discover his wit, wisdom and compassion in stories of everyday life, from the Cambridge spies to the Queen.
Alan Bennett is an award-winning dramatist and screenwriter who is best known as a member of Beyond the Fringe (1964) (a satirical review that was a hit on both the London stage and on Broadway and featured fellow members Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore) and for his plays The Madness of King George (1994) and The History Boys (2006).