Joseph Bologna

Actor and playwright with 'Lovers and Other Strangers'

Joseph Bologna - Actor and playwright with 'Lovers and Other Strangers'
Born

December 30th, 1934
90 years ago

Died

2017
8 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor, director, playwright, and screenwriter. Bologna collaborated with Renée Taylor on several stage productions and screenplays. His most recognized work, 'Lovers and Other Strangers', debuted as a play and later adapted into a film, earning acclaim for its portrayal of relationships. Bologna's career spanned multiple decades, during which he appeared in various television series and films. He also received a Tony Award nomination for his work in the theater. Bologna's contributions to both stage and screen reflect a commitment to storytelling and character development.

Co-wrote and starred in 'Lovers and Other Strangers'

Earned a Tony Award nomination for 'Lovers and Other Strangers'

Appeared in 'The Hotel New Hampshire'

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