Moss Hart

American playwright, librettist, and theatre director (1904-1961)
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Moss Hart
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Moss Hart

Summary

Moss Hart is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1904[3]. He died in Palm Springs[4]. He died on December 20, 1961[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], playwright[7], writer[8], theatrical director[9], and director[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Moss Hart was born in New York City[2].
  • Moss Hart died in Palm Springs[4].
  • Moss Hart was born on October 24, 1904[3].
  • Moss Hart died on December 20, 1961[5].
  • Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
  • Among Moss Hart's spouses was Kitty Carlisle[13].
  • Moss Hart held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Moss Hart worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Moss Hart worked as a playwright[7].
  • Moss Hart's professions included writer[8].
  • Moss Hart worked as a theatrical director[9].
  • Moss Hart worked as a director[10].
  • Moss Hart received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[15].
  • Moss Hart received the Tony Award for Best Director[16].
  • Moss Hart received the Donaldson Awards[17].
  • Moss Hart is recorded as male[18].
  • Moss Hart's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Moss Hart's Commons category is recorded as Moss Hart[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Moss Hart's family name is recorded as Hart[22].
  • Moss Hart's given name is recorded as Moss[23].
  • Moss Hart's medical condition is recorded as bipolar disorder[24].
  • Moss Hart's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Moss Hart's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Story[26].
  • Moss Hart's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Moss Hart… he was born on October 24, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], playwright[7], writer[8], theatrical director[9], and director[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[15], an award[28]; Tony Award for Best Director[16], a class of award[29], in United States[30], founded in 1947[31]; and Donaldson Awards[17], a theatre award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1944[34].

Personal Life

Among Moss Hart's spouses was Kitty Carlisle[13].

Death and Burial

Moss Hart died on December 20, 1961[5]. He died in Palm Springs[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Moss Hart has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Works attributed to him include You Can't Take It with You[36], a literary work[37], written by George S. Kaufman[38].

FAQs

Where was Moss Hart born?

Born in New York City[2], Moss Hart…

Where did Moss Hart die?

Moss Hart passed away in Palm Springs[4].

Who was Moss Hart married to?

Moss Hart's spouses include Kitty Carlisle[13].

What did Moss Hart do for work?

Moss Hart worked as screenwriter[6], playwright[7], writer[8], theatrical director[9], and director[10].

What awards did Moss Hart receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for Drama[15], Tony Award for Best Director[16], and Donaldson Awards[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5d ago · Lovelano · 2026-08-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language Moss Hart
    Occupation screenwriter, playwright, writer +2
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