David Hirson
| David Hirson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1958 (age 57–58) New York City, USA |
| Occupation | Playwright |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Related to |
Alice Hirson Roger O. Hirson |
| Information | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Awards | Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy (1992) |
David Hirson (born 1958) is an American dramatist, best known for his award-winning Broadway comedies, La Bête and Wrong Mountain.
Biography
Hirson was born in New York City to actress Alice and playwright Roger O. Hirson.[1] He was educated at the Rye Country Day School. He studied at Oxford and Yale University, where he received a bachelor's degree in English literature.[2]
Awards and nominations
- Awards
- 1991 Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Playwriting Award – La Bête
- 1992 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy – La Bête
- Nominations
- 1991 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play – La Bête
Bibliography
- Hirson, David (1992). La Bête (First ed.). New York: Dramatists Play Service. OCLC 27061915.
- Hirson, David (2001). Wrong Mountain (First ed.). New York: Samuel French. ISBN 0-573-62967-6.
References
- ↑ "La Bête Play Notes". Court Theatre, University of Chicago. 2007. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ↑ "Inge Festival Special Guests". William Inge Center for the Arts. 15 April 2006. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
External links
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