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Hugh Callingham Wheeler (19 March 1912 – 26 July 1987) was a British novelist, screenwriter, librettist, poet and translator. He resided in the United States from 1934 until his death and became a naturalized citizen in 1942.
Full name, Hugh Callingham Wheeler; born March 19, 1912, in London; immigrated to the United States, 1934, became naturalized American citzen, 1942; diedJuly 26, 1987, at the Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, MA, after a longillness; son of Harold (a civil servant) and Florence (Scammell) Wheeler. Nationality.
Hugh Wheeler was a prolific writer of plays, musicals, and novels, best known for his work in the theater. Born in London in 1912, Wheeler began his career as a journalist and worked...
Hugh Wheeler was born on March 19, 1912 in Hampstead, North London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Cabaret (1972) and Travels with My Aunt (1972). He died on July 26, 1987.
Hugh Wheeler was a British novelist, librettist, and screenwriter. He attended the University of London before moving to America in 1934, where he remained for the rest of his life.
Jul 28, 1987 · Hugh Wheeler, a playwright, novelist and screen writer who won Tony Awards for the books for the hit musicals ''A Little Night Music,'' ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''Candide,'' died of lung and...
Aug 1, 1987 · Hugh Wheeler, who won Tony awards for writing books for the musicals “Sweeney Todd” and “A Little Night Music,” has died after a long illness. He was 75.