George Kelly

(1887-1974)

American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor

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George Edward Kelly (January 16, 1887 – June 18, 1974) was an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor. He began his career in vaudeville as an actor and sketch writer. He became best known for his satiric comedies, including The Torch-Bearers (1922) and The Show-Off (1924). He won the Pulitzer Prize for Craig's Wife (1925).

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Born	George Edward Kelly 16 January 1887 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died	18 June 1974 (aged 87) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Walter C. Kelly · Brother · 1873-1939 · American comedian edit info

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John B. Kelly, Sr. · Brother · 1889-1960 · Olympic medalists in rowing edit info

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John B. Kelly, Jr. · Nephew · 1927-1985 · American rower edit info

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Grace Kelly · Niece · 1929-1982 · American actress and Princess consort of Monaco edit info

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Princess Caroline of Monaco · Great-niece · 1957- · Princess of Hanover and former Hereditary Princess of Monaco edit info

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