David Hirson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 (age 65–66) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Playwright |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Notable 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
References
- ↑ "La Bête Play Notes". Court Theatre, University of Chicago. 2007. Archived from the original on 2010-09-05. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ↑ "Inge Festival Special Guests". William Inge Center for the Arts. 15 April 2006. Archived from the original on 9 July 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
External links
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