Brian Yorkey
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Summary
Brian Yorkey was born on January 1, 1971[1], in Omaha[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], lyricist[4], songwriter[5], theatrical director[6], and librettist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (494 views/month, #7,147 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 23, 1970[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Occupation: dramaturge[11], composer[12], playwright[13], author[14]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[15], libretto[16], lyrics[17], musical[18], dramaturgy[19], directing[20]
- Educated at: Columbia University[21], Issaquah High School[22]
- Award received: Pulitzer Prize for Drama[23], Tony Award for Best Original Score[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family name: Yorkey[26]
- Given name: Brian[27]
- Nominated for: Tony Award for Best Original Score[28], Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- P14750: 8C7D-F49A-1913-BD6F-E0B8[31]
Product Details
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Type: Person[32]
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Country: US[33]
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Began / founded: 1970[34]
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MusicBrainz ID: 683b0a03-2199-40c6-950e-41293a846e0f[35]
Why It Matters
Brian Yorkey is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Brian Yorkey born?
Brian Yorkey was born in Omaha[2].
What did Brian Yorkey do for work?
Brian Yorkey worked as a writer[3], lyricist[4], songwriter[5], theatrical director[6], and librettist[7].
Where did Brian Yorkey go to school?
Brian Yorkey was educated at Columbia University[21] and Issaquah High School[22].
What awards did Brian Yorkey receive?
Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[23] and Tony Award for Best Original Score[24].