Eugene O'Neill

Playwright, Nobel Prize laureate

Eugene O'Neill - Playwright, Nobel Prize laureate
Born

October 16th, 1888
137 years ago

Died

November 27th, 1953
71 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An American playwright, significant contributions were made to the development of modern American drama. The works often explored complex themes of family and existential despair. Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1936. Major plays include 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' and 'The Iceman Cometh'.

Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1936

Wrote 'Long Day's Journey Into Night'

Wrote 'The Iceman Cometh'

Pioneered serious drama in America

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