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Neil Simon

(1927–2018) Playwright United States

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Neil Simon was a playwright from the United States, best known for The odd couple.

Quick Facts About Neil Simon

Born
July 4, 1927
Died
August 26, 2018
Nationality
United States
Profession
Playwright
Notable works
The odd couple
Known for
Come Blow Your Horn, The Goodbye Girl, The Odd Couple, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Lost in Yonkers
Spouse
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About Neil Simon

Marvin Neil Simon was an American playwright, screenwriter and author. He wrote more than 30 plays and nearly the same number of movie screenplays, mostly film adaptations of his plays. He received three Tony Awards and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for four Academy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. He was awarded a Special Tony Award in 1975, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1991, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1995 and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2006.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Pulitzer Prize for Drama Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay Kennedy Center Honors Tony Award for Best Play Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play Helmerich Award Tony Award for Best Author
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Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement honorary doctor of the Hofstra University

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