George Abbott
George Francis Abbott(June 25, 1887 – January 31, 1995) was an American theater producer and director,playwright,screenwriter,andmovie directorandproducer.[1]His career lasted from 1913 until 1995. He won sixTony Awards,aPulitzer PrizeandDrama Desk Award.Abbott was born inForestville, New York.He was known for directing and writing manyBroadwayplays.[2]
Abbott died on January 31, 1995 inMiami Beach, Floridafrom astrokeat the age of 107.[3]
References
[change|change source]- ↑"Abbott, George".Encyclopædia Britannica.Vol. I: A– Ak–Bayes (15th ed.). Chicago, Illinois: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2010. pp.13.ISBN978-1-59339-837-8.
- ↑Staff (February 13, 1995)."Theater: Director/Writer George Abbott, 1887–1995".Newsweek.RetrievedAugust 28,2013.
- ↑"Theater's `Mr. Abbott' Dies At 107"[permanent dead link]Seattle Times,February 1, 1995
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