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Rupert Thomas. 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. Read more about Bennett’s life and career.
Dec 21, 2022 · Alan Bennett’s 2022 diary, published in the London Review of Books, records the 88-year-old playwright contemplating old age, feeling bored by Covid precautions, chronicling an ever-changing ...
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Alan Bennett is a British playwright, screenwriter and actor who has won multiple awards for his works. He is known for his satirical review Beyond the Fringe, his plays The Madness of King George and The History Boys, and his memoir The Lady in the Van.
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- Armley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Writer, Actor, Producer
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May 9, 2014 · An A-Z of Alan Bennett. B is for Betty's and S is for splother while O is for outside bucket … our guide to the Yorkshire-born playwright on his 80th birthday. Alan Bennett at 80:...
We celebrate the 80th birthday of acclaimed playwright, actor and author, Alan Bennett by bringing together photos, programmes and online content to explore and enjoy. Alan Bennett on BBC...
May 2, 2020 · Comedy, tragedy, elegy: why Alan Bennett’s home truths are perfect for our times | Drama | The Guardian. The BBC is recasting Alan Bennett’s TV drama series Talking Heads with actors...