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George S. Kaufman

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1889-11-16

Deathday: 1961-06-02 (71 years old)

Biography

George Simon Kaufman (November 16, 1889 – June 2, 1961) was an American playwright, theater director and producer, humorist, and drama critic. In addition to comedies and political satire, he wrote several musicals for the Marx Brothers and others. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the musical Of Thee I Sing (with Morrie Ryskind and Ira Gershwin) in 1932, and won again in 1937 for the play You Can't Take It with You (with Moss Hart). He also won the Tony Award for Best Director in 1951 for the musical Guys and Dolls.

Filmography

all 58

Movies 57

Writer 55

Producer 1

TV Shows 1

George S. Kaufman

Biography

Filmography

all 58

Movies 57

Writer 55

Producer 1

TV Shows 1

Director 1

Una (2017)

Merrily We Roll Along (2013)

The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000)

Brain Donors (1992)

Dinner at Eight (1989)

You Can't Take it With You (1984)

Drei gegen Hollywood (1982)

You Can't Take it With You (1979)

The Royal Family (1977)

June Moon (1974)

The Man Who Came to Dinner (1972)

Of Thee I Sing (1972)

Great Performances (1971)

Love For Everyone (1965)

Silk Stockings (1957)

The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956)

Three Sailors and a Girl (1953)

Dancing in the Dark (1949)

The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947)

Merton of the Movies (1947)

The Late George Apley (1947)

The Dark Tower (1943)

The Good Fellows (1943)

George Washington Slept Here (1942)

Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)

The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941)

Dulcy (1940)

An Angel from Texas (1940)

No Place to Go (1939)

You Can't Take It with You (1938)

First Lady (1937)

Stage Door (1937)

Blonde Trouble (1937)

Dance Charlie Dance (1937)

Riffraff (1936)

A Night at the Opera (1935)

The Man with Two Faces (1934)

Elmer and Elsie (1934)

Dinner at Eight (1933)

Roman Scandals (1933)

Once in a Lifetime (1932)

Make Me a Star (1932)

The Tenderfoot (1932)

The Expert (1932)

June Moon (1931)

The Royal Family of Broadway (1930)

Animal Crackers (1930)

The Still Alarm (1930)

Not So Dumb (1930)

The Cocoanuts (1929)

The Butter and Egg Man (1928)

Beggar on Horseback (1925)

Welcome Home (1925)

Merton of the Movies (1924)

To the Ladies (1924)

Dulcy (1923)

Someone Must Pay (1919)

Merrily We Roll Along

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Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1889-11-16

Deathday1961-06-02 (71 years old)

Birth PlacePittsburgh, United States of America

CitizenshipsUnited States of America

AwardsTony Award for Best Director, Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1889-11-16

Deathday
1961-06-02 (71 years old)

Birth Place
Pittsburgh, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
Tony Award for Best Director, Pulitzer Prize for Drama