John Osborne
John James Osborne (12 December 1929 – 24 December 1994) was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur. 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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Osborne in 1970 | |
| Born | John James Osborne 12 December 1929 Fulham, London, England |
| Died | 24 December 1994 (aged 65) Clun, Shropshire, England |
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| Period | 1950–1992 |
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| Literary movement | Angry Young Men |
| Notable works | Look Back in Anger The Entertainer Inadmissible Evidence |
| Spouse | Pamela Lane Mary Ure Penelope Gilliatt Jill Bennett Helen Dawson |
| Children | 1 daughter |
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