Lillian Hellman

Playwright with acclaimed work 'The Little Foxes'

Lillian Hellman - Playwright with acclaimed work 'The Little Foxes'
Born

June 20th, 1905
119 years ago

Died

June 30th, 1984
40 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A playwright and screenwriter, contributed significantly to American theater in the 20th century. Wrote several acclaimed plays, including 'The Little Foxes' and 'The Children's Hour.' Worked as a screenwriter in Hollywood, adapting her plays into successful film productions. Hellman's works often focused on themes of morality, injustice, and personal ethics. She faced political scrutiny during her career due to her leftist beliefs and wartime activities. Hellman received multiple awards for her contributions to theater.

Wrote 'The Little Foxes'

Wrote 'The Children's Hour'

Won the Drama Critics' Circle Award

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