John Osborne

(1929-1994)

English playwright

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John James Osborne (12 December 1929 – 24 December 1994) was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the most influential figures in post-war theatre. Born in London, he briefly worked as a journalist before starting out in theatre as a stage manager and actor. He lived in poverty for several years before his third produced play, Look Back in Anger (1956), brought him national fame.

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Born	John James Osborne 12 December 1929 London, England
Died	24 December 1994 (aged 65) Shropshire, England, UK
Zodiac	Sagittarius
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Mary Ure 1933-1975 · British actor · m. 1957; div. 1963 info edit

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Penelope Gilliatt 1932-1993 · British writer · m. 1963; div. 1968 info edit

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Jill Bennett 1931-1990 · British actress · m. 1968; div. 1978 info edit

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Helen Dawson Osbourne - · · m. 1978; div. 1994 info edit

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