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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).
Jun 11, 2024 · Alan Bennett (born May 9, 1934, Leeds, Yorkshire, England) is a British playwright who was best known for The Madness of George III (1991) and The History Boys (2004). His work fearlessly scrutinized the British class system, propriety, and England’s north-south cultural divide with results that were simultaneously chilling and hilarious.
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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Alan Bennett in London, 1973. 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.
May 18, 2024 · The Critic Magazine celebrates the life and work of the acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and author on his 90th birthday. Herman explores Bennett's themes of awkwardness, isolation, disguise and melancholy in his TV dramas, monologues and documentaries.
The acclaimed British writer visits the BFI Southbank to discuss the influence of his northern roots.Few writers have successfully mined northern culture and...
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Nov 21, 2016 · The playwright and author talks about his latest book, Keeping On Keeping On, which includes his diaries and other writings. He reveals his love for Yorkshire, his partner Rupert, and his regrets about not keeping a donkey.