Arthur Laurents
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Summary
Arthur Laurents was born on July 14, 1917[1], in New York City[2]. He died on May 5, 2011[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], librettist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,183 views/month, #6,920 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 14, 1918[11]
- Place of burial: Quogue[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: theatrical director[14], director[15]
- Educated at: Cornell University[16], Erasmus Hall High School[17]
- Award received: Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[18], Drama League Award[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[21]
- Commons category: Arthur Laurents[22]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[23]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[24]
- Family name: Laurents[25]
- Given name: Arthur[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Arthur Laurents[27]
- Work location: United States[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[30], Academy Award for Best Picture[31], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[32], Tony Award for Best Musical[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
Product Details
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Type: Person[35]
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Country: US[36]
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Began / founded: 1917-07-14[37]
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Ended / dissolved: 2011-05-05[38]
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MusicBrainz ID: e062e9c9-5fd4-4384-ba1d-71495ce3bb7d[39]
Why It Matters
Arthur Laurents has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Arthur Laurents born?
Arthur Laurents's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Arthur Laurents die?
Arthur Laurents passed away in New York City[4].
What did Arthur Laurents do for work?
Arthur Laurents worked as a screenwriter[5], librettist[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Arthur Laurents go to school?
Arthur Laurents was educated at Cornell University[16] and Erasmus Hall High School[17].
What awards did Arthur Laurents receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[18] and Drama League Award[19].