Neil Simon
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Neil Simon
Summary
Neil Simon is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on July 4, 1927[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on August 26, 2018[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], lyricist[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,114 views/month, #5,966 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Neil Simon's place of birth was New York City[2].
- Neil Simon passed away in Manhattan[4].
- Neil Simon passed away in New York City[12].
- Neil Simon was born on July 4, 1927[3].
- Neil Simon died on August 26, 2018[5].
- Among Neil Simon's spouses was Marsha Mason[13].
- Among Neil Simon's spouses was Elaine Joyce[14].
- Among Neil Simon's spouses was Diane Lander[15].
- Among Neil Simon's spouses was Diane Lander[16].
- Neil Simon held citizenship in United States[17].
- Neil Simon's professions included playwright[6].
- Neil Simon's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Neil Simon's professions included film producer[8].
- Neil Simon's professions included lyricist[9].
- Neil Simon worked as a librettist[10].
- Neil Simon worked as an entrepreneur[18].
- Neil Simon's education included a stint at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[19].
- Neil Simon's education included a stint at DeWitt Clinton High School[20].
- Neil Simon was educated at University of Denver[21].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is Brighton Beach Memoirs[22].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is Biloxi Blues[23].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is Come Blow Your Horn[24].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is Lost in Yonkers[25].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is The Goodbye Girl[26].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is The Odd Couple[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Neil Simon was born in New York City[2]. He was born on July 4, 1927[3].
Education
Educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[19], a film school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1965[30]; DeWitt Clinton High School[20], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1897[33]; and University of Denver[21], a research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1864[36], headquartered in Denver[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], lyricist[9], librettist[10], and entrepreneur[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Brighton Beach Memoirs[22], Biloxi Blues[23], Come Blow Your Horn[24], Lost in Yonkers[25], The Goodbye Girl[26], and The Odd Couple[27]. Things named for Neil Simon include Neil Simon Theatre[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Tony Award for Best Author[39], a theatre award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1947[42]; Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[43], a Golden Globe Awards[44], in United States[45]; Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[46], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1953[49]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play[50], a class of award[51], founded in 1955[52]; Pulitzer Prize for Drama[53], an award[54]; and Kennedy Center Honors[55], an award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1978[58].
Personal Life
Spouses include Marsha Mason[13], a stage actor[59], b. 1942[60], of United States[61], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[62]; Elaine Joyce[14], an actor[63], b. 1945[64], of United States[65], awarded the Theatre World Award[66]; and Diane Lander[15], an actor[67], b. 1951[68], of United States[69]. Neil Simon's religion is recorded as Judaism[70].
Death and Burial
Neil Simon died on August 26, 2018[5]. Recorded place of death include Manhattan[4], a borough of New York City[71], in United States[72], founded in 1624[73] and New York City[12], a global city[74], in United States[75], founded in 1624[76]. The cause of death was HIV[77].
Why It Matters
Neil Simon ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,114 views/month, #5,966 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
Works attributed to him include The Odd Couple[80], a literary work[81]; Promises, Promises[82], a dramatico-musical work[83]; Barefoot in the Park[84], a performing arts production[85], directed by Mike Nichols[86]; Brighton Beach Memoirs[87], a literary work[88]; Biloxi Blues[89], a literary work[90]; and The Sunshine Boys[91], a literary work[92]. Entities named for him include Neil Simon Theatre[38].
FAQs
Where was Neil Simon born?
Neil Simon was born in New York City[2].
Where did Neil Simon die?
Neil Simon died in Manhattan[4].
Who was Neil Simon married to?
Neil Simon's spouses include Marsha Mason[13], Elaine Joyce[14], Diane Lander[15], and Diane Lander[16].
What did Neil Simon do for work?
Neil Simon worked as playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], lyricist[9], and librettist[10].
Where did Neil Simon go to school?
Neil Simon was educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[19], DeWitt Clinton High School[20], and University of Denver[21].
What awards did Neil Simon receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Author[39], Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[43], Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[46], and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play[50].