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George Francis Abbott (June 25, 1887 – January 31, 1995) was an American theatre producer, director, playwright, screenwriter, film director and producer whose career spanned eight decades. He received numerous honors including six Tony Awards, the Pulitzer Prize, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1982. the National Medal of Arts in 1990.
- 1913–1995
- George Francis Abbott, June 25, 1887, Forestville, New York, U.S.
- University of Rochester
- January 31, 1995 (aged 107), Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
George Abbott (born June 25, 1887, Forestville, N.Y., U.S.—died Jan. 31, 1995, Miami Beach, Fla.) was an American theatrical director, producer, playwright, actor, and motion-picture director who staged some of the most popular Broadway productions from the 1920s to the ’60s.
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George Abbott. Writer: The Pajama Game. Legendary Broadway writer/producer/director George Abbott was born in 1887 in Forestville, New York. His father was mayor of Salamanca, New York, for two terms. In 1898 his family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Abbott attended Kearney Military Academy.
- January 1, 1
- Forestville, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Jan 31, 1995 · Learn about George Abbott, a versatile and influential figure in the American theater who directed, wrote, and produced over 100 Broadway shows, including musicals such as "On Your Toes", "Damn Yankees", and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".
Jan 31, 1995 · Learn about George Abbott, a legendary theater director, producer, playwright, and screenwriter who shaped Broadway for over nine decades. Discover his biography, credits, awards, and collaborations with Rodgers and Hart, Bernstein, and more.
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Jan 31, 1995 · George Abbott was a renowned American theater director, producer, playwright, and actor who is known for his significant contributions to the American theater.
Jun 26, 1987 · GEORGE ABBOTT defines the word indomitability. Turning 100 yesterday and entering his second century, he has a history almost as long as that of the American theater. To mark his birthday, he...
