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John Osborne

English playwright (1929-1994) · United Kingdom · Writers · Died at 65

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John James Osborne was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the most influential figures in post-war theatre. Born in London, he briefly worked as a journalist before starting out in theatre as a stage manager and actor.

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1994Died24 December 19941964Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayAwardBAFTA Award for Best British ScreenplayAwardTony Award for Best PlayAward1929Born12 December 1929

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Awards

Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay1964
BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay1964
Tony Award for Best Play1964
Ackerley Prize

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About this person

John James Osborne was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the most influential figures in post-war theatre. Born in London, he briefly worked as a journalist before starting out in theatre as a stage manager and actor. He lived in poverty for several years before his third produced play, Look Back in Anger (1956), brought him national fame.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 1994 · aged 65

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