David Hirson
American dramatist (born 1958)
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David Hirson (born 1958) is an American dramatist, best known for his award-winning Broadway comedies, La Bête and Wrong Mountain.
David Hirson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 (age 67–68) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Playwright |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Notable awards | Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy (1992) |
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
- Hirson, David (1992). La Bête (First ed.). New York: Dramatists Play Service. OCLC 27061915.
- Hirson, David (2001). Wrong Mountain (First ed.). New York: Samuel French. ISBN 0-573-62967-6.
