David Mamet
American playwright, filmmaker and author
David Alan Mamet (/ˈmæmɪt/; born November 30, 1947) is an American playwright, essayist, screenwriter, and movie director. Mamet has won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony nominations for Glengarry Glen Ross (1984) and Speed-the-Plow (1988).
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Born | David Alan Mamet November 30, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Occupation | Author, playwright, screenwriter, film director |
Nationality | United States |
Alma mater | Goddard College |
Notable works | The Duck Variations (1971) Sexual Perversity in Chicago (1974) American Buffalo (1975) Glengarry Glen Ross (1983)[1] Oleanna (1992) The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) House of Games (1987) The Untouchables (1987) Homicide (1991) Hannibal (2001) The Unit (2006) |
Spouse | Lindsay Crouse (1977–1990; divorced; 2 children, including Zosia) Rebecca Pidgeon (1991–present; 2 children) |
References
change- ↑ Josh Ferri, "Expletives, Awards and Star Power: Why Glengarry Glen Ross Sells as a Modern American Classic | Broadway Buzz", Broadway.com, 23 October 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-24.