Maxwell Anderson
American journalist and playwright
Born
December 15th, 1888
136 years ago
Died
1959
66 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Worked as a journalist and playwright, contributing to the American theatre scene in the early to mid-20th century. Anderson wrote over 25 plays, many of which received acclaim and were performed widely. His works often explored social issues and human experiences, merging elements of drama and poetry. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1933 for the play 'What Price Glory?' and continued to influence American theatre with works such as 'Mary of Scotland' and 'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.'
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1933
Wrote the play 'What Price Glory?'
Authored 'Mary of Scotland'
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