George S. Kaufman

American writer (1889-1961)
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George S. Kaufman
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George S. Kaufman was an American theatrical director, screenwriter, journalist, playwright, bridge player, and writer [1][2]. He was born on November 16, 1889, in Pittsburgh [3][1][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][2] and died on June 2, 1961, in New York City [3][1][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][2]. He was a citizen of the United States . Kaufman received his education at the University of Paris and Harvard University . He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice and received a Tony Award for Best Director [11]. His notable work includes Of Thee I Sing .

George S. Kaufman

Summary

George S. Kaufman is a human[1]. Born in Pittsburgh[2], he… he was born on +1889-11-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on +1961-06-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], and bridge player[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pittsburgh[2], George S. Kaufman…
  • George S. Kaufman passed away in New York City[4].
  • George S. Kaufman was born on +1889-11-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George S. Kaufman died on +1961-06-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among George S. Kaufman's spouses was Leueen MacGrath[12].
  • Among George S. Kaufman's spouses was Beatrice Kaufman[13].
  • George S. Kaufman held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was George S. Kaufman's native language[15].
  • George S. Kaufman's professions included theatrical director[6].
  • George S. Kaufman worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • George S. Kaufman's professions included journalist[8].
  • George S. Kaufman worked as a playwright[9].
  • George S. Kaufman worked as a bridge player[10].
  • George S. Kaufman worked as a writer[16].
  • George S. Kaufman's field of work was performing arts[17].
  • George S. Kaufman's education included a stint at University of Paris[18].
  • George S. Kaufman was educated at Harvard University[19].
  • A notable work attributed to George S. Kaufman is Of Thee I Sing[20].
  • George S. Kaufman received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[21].
  • George S. Kaufman received the Tony Award for Best Director[22].
  • George S. Kaufman received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[23].
  • George S. Kaufman was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[24].
  • George S. Kaufman's image is recorded as George S. Kaufman.jpg[25].
  • George S. Kaufman is recorded as male[26].
  • George S. Kaufman's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

George S. Kaufman's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on +1889-11-16T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[18], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Harvard University[19], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], bridge player[10], and writer[16]. George S. Kaufman's field of work was performing arts[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George S. Kaufman is Of Thee I Sing[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[21], an award[36] and Tony Award for Best Director[22], a class of award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1947[39].

Personal Life

Spouses include Leueen MacGrath[12], an actor[40], 1914–1992[41], of United Kingdom[42] and Beatrice Kaufman[13], a writer[43], 1895–1945[44], of United States[45].

Death and Burial

George S. Kaufman died on +1961-06-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

George S. Kaufman ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include You Can't Take It with You[48], a literary work[49], written by him[50] and Dinner at Eight[51], a literary work[52], written by him[53].

FAQs

Where was George S. Kaufman born?

George S. Kaufman's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2].

Where did George S. Kaufman die?

George S. Kaufman died in New York City[4].

Who was George S. Kaufman married to?

George S. Kaufman's spouses include Leueen MacGrath[12] and Beatrice Kaufman[13].

What did George S. Kaufman do for work?

George S. Kaufman worked as theatrical director[6], screenwriter[7], journalist[8], playwright[9], and bridge player[10].

Where did George S. Kaufman go to school?

George S. Kaufman was educated at University of Paris[18] and Harvard University[19].

What awards did George S. Kaufman receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[21], Tony Award for Best Director[22], and Pulitzer Prize for Drama[23].

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  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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