Maxwell Anderson

American journalist and playwright

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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