Larry Gelbart

American screenwriter and playwright

Larry Gelbart - American screenwriter and playwright
Born

February 25th, 1928
97 years ago

Died

September 11th, 2009
15 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An influential author and screenwriter who significantly contributed to television and theater. Created the acclaimed television series M*A*S*H, based on the 1970 film. Gelbart's talent extended to Broadway, where he wrote the book for the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which won a Tony Award. His career spanned decades, with works that showcased sharp wit and comedic writing. Gelbart's contributions to the entertainment industry are widely recognized.

Created the television series M*A*S*H

Wrote the book for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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