Neil Simon
Playwright and screenwriter of Broadway hits
Born
July 4th, 1927
98 years ago
Died
August 26th, 2018
7 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A prominent playwright and screenwriter, contributions included multiple Broadway productions and film adaptations. Early works included 'The Odd Couple' and 'Barefoot in the Park'. Won several Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for 'Lost in Yonkers'. Adapted multiple works into successful films, solidifying a legacy in American theater.
Wrote 'The Odd Couple'
Wrote 'Barefoot in the Park'
Won Pulitzer Prize for 'Lost in Yonkers'
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