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George Simon Kaufman (November 16, 1889 – June 2, 1961) was an American playwright, theater director and producer, humorist, and drama critic. In addition to comedies and political satire, he wrote several musicals for the Marx Brothers and others.
- Comedy, political satire
- June 2, 1961 (aged 71), New York City, US
- George Simon Kaufman, November 16, 1889, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Mar 18, 2024 · George S. Kaufman was an American playwright and journalist, who became the stage director of most of his plays and musical comedies after the mid-1920s. He was the most successful craftsman of the American theatre in the era between World Wars I and II, and many of his plays were Broadway hits.
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Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony Award for Best Director. George S. Kaufman, a prolific playwright, director, and humorist, left an indelible mark on American theater during the first half of the 20th century. His wit, sharp humor, and remarkable storytelling abilities made him a prominent figure in the world of entertainment.
George S. Kaufman (1888-1961) was Broadway's greatest comic playwright. His collaborators included Moss Hart, Edna Ferber, Ring Lardner, the Gershwins, the Marx Brothers, and the members of the Algonquin Round Table.
George S. Kaufman (1888-1961) was Broadway's greatest comic playwright. His collaborators included Moss Hart, Edna Ferber, Ring Lardner, the Gershwins, the Marx Brothers, and the members of the Algonquin Round Table.
Overview. Born. November 16, 1889 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Died. June 2, 1961 · New York City, New York, USA (heart attack) Birth name. George Simon Kaufman. Mini Bio. American playwright of acerbic wit. Twice won the Pulitzer Prize, and. is best known for his collaborative authorship of "Once in a Lifetime,"
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May 23, 2018 · American playwright George S. Kaufman (1889-1961) collaborated on a great number of successful plays that merged theatricality with satiric comedy. George S. Kaufman was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Nov. 16, 1889. After attending public schools in Pittsburgh and Paterson, N.J., he studied law briefly.
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