Pulitzer Prize for Drama
2 appearances
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Edition 14 (1932) Winner
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Edition 19 (1937) Winner
George S. Kaufman
ジョージ・エス・カウフマン
Jōji S. Kōfuman
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1889-11-16 （Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania）
- Died
- 1961-06-02 （New York City） age 71
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania → New York City
Career
- Occupations
- Playwright, Theatre director, Theatre producer, Theatre performer, Humorist, Drama critic
- Active Years
- 1918-1961
- Affiliations
- Algonquin Round Table, The Lambs
- Memberships
- Algonquin Round Table, The Lambs (joined 1944)
- Influenced By
- Franklin P. Adams
- Influenced
- Moss Hart, Marx Brothers
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Of Thee I Sing | — | Columbia University | Won |
| 1937 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | You Can't Take It with You | — | Columbia University | Won |
| 1951 | Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical | Guys and Dolls | — | American Theatre Wing | Won |
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
1932
Work:
Of Thee I Sing
Organization:
Columbia University
Result:
Won
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
1937
Work:
You Can't Take It with You
Organization:
Columbia University
Result:
Won
Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical
1951
Work:
Guys and Dolls
Organization:
American Theatre Wing
Result:
Won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Of Thee I Sing
1931 Political satire musicalA political satire musical about a presidential campaign.
Political satireDemocracy
You Can't Take It with You
1936 ComedyStory of an eccentric family.
FamilyAmerican Dream
Adaptations
- [Film] You Can't Take It with You / Frank Capra (1938)
Bibliography
- Of Thee I Sing
- You Can't Take It with You
- The Man Who Came to Dinner
Adaptations
- Many works adapted to films
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Sharp witSatireDialogue-driven
- Recurring Motifs
- Political satireBroadway cultureHuman folly
Legacy
Iconic American playwright and director of the Broadway golden age. Won Pulitzer twice.
Archives
- George S. Kaufman Papers at the Library of Congress
In Popular Culture
- Portrayed by Jason Robards in film Act One
Quotes
-
How do I get our leading lady's name in the Times? Shoot her.
Source: Legendary anecdote
Trivia
- Accomplished bridge player
- Member of Algonquin Round Table
- Wrote for Marx Brothers