Musician Dictionary

Neil Simon

American playwright, writer, and academic (1927–2018) · playwright

DescriptionAmerican playwright, writer, and academic (1927–2018)
Source: Wikidata
Born1927-07-04
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceNew York The Bronx
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2018-08-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathNew York Manhattan
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationscreenwriter librettist film producer playwright lyricist entrepreneur writer
Source: Wikidata
Member of"Caesar's Hour" Writing Staff
Source: Discogs
Awardshonorary doctor of the Hofstra University Helmerich Award Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play Tony Award for Best Play Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Tony Award for Best Author Kennedy Center Honors Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

N. Simon Neil Simon Simon

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Identifiers

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