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John Van Druten

actor and playwright

Born: Died: English

John William Van Druten (1 June 1901 – 19 December 1957) was an English playwright and theatre director. He began his career in London, and later moved to America, becoming a U.S. citizen. He was known for his plays of witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and society.

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English actor and playwright

John Van Druten's Historical Timeline

  1. John Van Druten is born

    John Van Druten, English actor and playwright, known for english actor and playwright, was born on 1901-06-01.

  2. John Van Druten's play "Old Acquaintance" premieres on Broadway in NYC

    John Van Druten's play "Old Acquaintance" premieres on Broadway in NYC

  3. John Van Druten's play "I am a Camera" premieres on Broadway in New York City

    I Am a Camera is a 1951 Broadway play by John Van Druten adapted from Christopher Isherwood's 1939 novel Goodbye to Berlin, which is part of The Berlin Stories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Van Druten born?
John Van Druten was born on 1901-06-01 (English).
What is John Van Druten known for?
English actor and playwright
What historical events involved John Van Druten?
John Van Druten was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including John Van Druten is born, John Van Druten's play "Old Acquaintance" premieres on Broadway in NYC, John Van Druten's play "I am a Camera" premieres on Broadway in New York City.
When did John Van Druten die?
John Van Druten died on 1957-01-01.

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