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Neil Simon was an American playwright, screenwriter, and author who was born on July 4, 1927, in The Bronx, New York City. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful and prolific playwrights in American history, with a career that spanned over five decades. Simon's work often focused on the trials and tribulations of middle-class life, and his plays were known for their wit, humor, and insight.
Simon began his career as a comedy writer in the 1940s, working on radio and television shows. He made his Broadway debut in 1961 with the play "Come Blow Your Horn," which was a commercial success and ran for over a year. This was followed by a string of successful plays, including "Barefoot in the Park," "The Odd Couple," "Sweet Charity," and "Plaza Suite."
"The Odd Couple," which premiered on Broadway in 1965, is perhaps Simon's most famous play. It tells the story of two mismatched roommates, Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison, and their hilarious attempts to live together. The play was a huge commercial success and was later adapted into a hit movie and a popular television series.
Simon's success on Broadway earned him numerous awards and accolades, including four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play "Lost in Yonkers." He was also inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame in 1983.
In addition to his work on Broadway, Simon also wrote for film and television. He wrote the screenplays for several successful movies, including "The Goodbye Girl," "The Heartbreak Kid," and "Biloxi Blues." He also wrote for television, creating the popular sitcom "The Odd Couple" and writing for shows such as "Your Show of Shows" and "The Phil Silvers Show."
Despite his success, Simon's personal life was marked by tragedy. He was married five times, and his second wife, actress Joan Baim, died by suicide in 1973. Simon wrote about his experiences in his play "Chapter Two," which premiered on Broadway in 1977.
Simon continued to write and produce plays well into his later years. His last Broadway production, "Rose's Dilemma," premiered in 2003. Simon passed away on August 26, 2018, at the age of 91. His legacy as one of the greatest American playwrights of all time lives on through his work, which continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.
In conclusion, Neil Simon was a prolific and successful playwright, screenwriter, and author who left an indelible mark on American culture. His plays were known for their wit, humor, and insight into the trials and tribulations of middle-class life. He won numerous awards and accolades for his work, including four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Despite personal tragedy, Simon continued to write and produce plays well into his later years, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to be celebrated for generations to come.
[1963]Come Blow Your Horn writer
[1966]After the Fox writer
[1967]Barefoot in the Park writer
[1970]The Out of Towners writer
[1971]Star Spangled Girl writer
[1971]Plaza Suite writer
[1972]Last of the Red Hot Lovers writer
[1972]The Heartbreak Kid writer
[1975]The Prisoner of Second Avenue writer
[1975]The Sunshine Boys writer
[1976]Murder by Death writer
[1977]The Goodbye Girl writer
[1978]The Cheap Detective writer
[1978]California Suite writer
[1979]Chapter Two writer
[1980]Seems Like Old Times writer
[1981]Only When I Laugh producer
[1982]I Ought to Be in Pictures producer
[1983]Max Dugan Returns producer
[1985]The Slugger's Wife writer
[1986]Brighton Beach Memoirs writer
[1988]Biloxi Blues writer
[1991]The Marrying Man writer
[1998]The Odd Couple II producer
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Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers
Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers
Neil Simon, Lost in Yonkers
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Neil Simon, Broadway Bound
Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues
Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues
Neil Simon, Biloxi Blues
Neil Simon, Brighton Beach Memoirs
Neil Simon, Brighton Beach Memoirs
Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song
Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song
Neil Simon, They're Playing Our Song
Neil Simon, Chapter Two
Neil Simon, The Sunshine Boys
Neil Simon, The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Neil Simon, Last of the Red Hot Lovers
Neil Simon, Plaza Suite
Neil Simon, The Odd Couple
Neil Simon , The Odd Couple
Neil Simon, The Odd Couple
Neil Simon, Barefoot in the Park
Neil Simon, Little Me
Neil Simon has written 37 shows including Catch a Star (Sketches), Joy Ride (Sketches), Come Blow Your Horn (Playwright), Little Me (Bookwriter), Sweet Charity (Bookwriter), The Star-Spangled Girl (Playwright), Plaza Suite (Playwright), Promises, Promises (Bookwriter), Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Playwright), The Gingerbread Lady (Playwright), The Prisoner of Second Avenue (Playwright), The Sunshine Boys (Playwright), The Good Doctor (Playwright), God's Favorite (Playwright), California Suite (Playwright), Chapter Two (Playwright), They're Playing Our Song (Bookwriter), I Ought to Be in Pictures (Playwright), Fools (Playwright), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Playwright), Biloxi Blues (Playwright), Broadway Bound (Playwright), Rumors (Playwright), I Ought to Be in Pictures (Playwright), Lost in Yonkers (Playwright), Jake's Women (Playwright), Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Playwright), London Suite (Playwright), The Goodbye Girl (Bookwriter), Proposals (Playwright), Hotel Suite (Playwright), The Dinner Party (Playwright), 45 Seconds From Broadway (Playwright), Rose's Dilemma (Playwright), The Odd Couple (Playwright), Barefoot in the Park (Playwright), The Neil Simon Plays (Playwright).
Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Laughter On The 23rd Floor , Best Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Lost In Yonkers , Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lost in Yonkers , Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards) , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Lost in Yonkers , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lost in Yonkers , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Broadway Bound , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Broadway Bound , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Biloxi Blues , Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Biloxi Blues , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Biloxi Blues , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs , Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs , Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for They're Playing Our Song , Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for They're Playing Our Song , Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for They're Playing Our Song , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Chapter Two , Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Sunshine Boys , Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Prisoner of Second Avenue , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Last of the Red Hot Lovers , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Plaza Suite , Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Odd Couple , Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Odd Couple , Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Odd Couple Best Play (Tony Awards) for Barefoot in the Park and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Little Me .
Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Lost in Yonkers, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lost in Yonkers, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Biloxi Blues Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirsand Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Odd Couple.
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