Edward Albee

Playwright Edward Albee Full Name: Edward Albee [Edward Franklin Albee III]
Nationality:

American

Profession: Playwright
Why Famous: As one of America's greatest modern playwrights, Albee is most known for "The Zoo Story" (1958), "The Sandbox" (1959), "The American Dream" (1961), and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" (1962).

Albee has received numerous theatrical honors including a Tony Award and three Pulitzer Prizes.

Born: March 12, 1928
Star Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Died: September 16, 2016 (aged 88)

Historical Events in the Life of Edward Albee

  • 1959-09-28 Edward Franklin Albee's "Zoo Story" premieres in Berlin
  • 1961-01-24 Edward Albee's "American Dream" premieres in NYC
  • 1962-10-13 Edward Albee's play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" opens on Broadway featuring actress Uta Hagen
  • 1964-12-30 Edward Albee's "Tiny Alice" premieres in NYC
  • 1966-09-22 Edward Albee's "Delicate Balance" premieres in NYC
  • 1975-01-26 Edward Albee's "Seascape" premieres in NYC
  • 1980-01-30 Edward Albee's "Lady from Dubuque" premieres in NYC

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