David Hirson
David Hirson | |
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Born |
1958 (age 59–60) New York City, USA |
Occupation | Playwright |
Nationality | United States |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Related to |
Alice Hirson Roger O. Hirson |
Information | |
Genre | Comedy |
Awards | Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy (1992) |
David Hirson (born 1958) is an American dramatist, best known for his award-winning Broadway comedies, La Bête and Wrong Mountain.
Biography
Hirson was born in New York City to actress Alice and playwright Roger O. Hirson.[1] He was educated at the Rye Country Day School. He studied at Oxford and Yale University, where he received a bachelor's degree in English literature.[2]
Awards and nominations
- Awards
- 1991 Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Playwriting Award – La Bête
- 1992 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy – La Bête
- Nominations
- 1991 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play – La Bête
Bibliography
References
- ↑ "La Bête Play Notes". Court Theatre, University of Chicago. 2007. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ↑ "Inge Festival Special Guests". William Inge Center for the Arts. 15 April 2006. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
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