Lillian Hellman
Playwright with acclaimed work 'The Little Foxes'
Born
June 20th, 1905
120 years ago
Died
June 30th, 1984
41 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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