Tony Kushner

American playwright and screenwriter

Anthony Robert Kushner (born July 16, 1956) is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter. He won the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for Best Play in 1993 for his play Angels in America. He also wrote the screenplays for Munich (2005), Lincoln (2012), West Side Story (2021) and The Fabelmans (2022).[1] He also won an Emmy Award in 2004.

Tony Kushner
Kushner in 2016
Kushner in 2016
Born (1956-07-16) July 16, 1956 (age 67)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation
EducationColumbia University (BA)
New York University (MFA)
Notable awardsPulitzer Prize for Drama (1993)
Tony Award for Best Play (1993, 1994)
Emmy Award (2004)
St. Louis Literary Award (2012)
Spouse
Mark Harris (m. 2008)

References change

  1. "White House to honor Star Wars' Lucas, playwright Kushner among others". washingtontimes.com.