Dorothy Heyward

Dorothy Heyward

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1890-06-06
Deathday: 1961-11-19 (71 years old)

Biography

Dorothy Heyward (née Kuhns; June 6, 1890 – November 19, 1961) was an American playwright.

In addition to several works of her own, she co-authored the play Porgy (1927) with her husband DuBose Heyward, adapting it from his novel by the same name. Their work is now known best in its adaptation as the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), with music by George Gershwin.

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Female

Birthday
1890-06-06

Deathday
1961-11-19 (71 years old)

Birth Name
Dorothy Hartzell Kuhns

Birth Place
Wooster, United States of America

Spouse
DuBose Heyward

Citizenships
United States of America


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