Moss Hart

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Moss Hart was an American playwright, director, and screenwriter who is considered one of the most important figures in American theatre history. He was born on October 24, 1904, in New York City, and began his career as an actor and stage manager before transitioning to writing and directing. Hart's breakthrough came in 1930 with the Broadway production of "Once in a Lifetime," which he wrote with collaborator George S. Kaufman. The play satirized the Hollywood film industry and was a critical and commercial success. Hart went on to write and direct a number of other successful plays, including "You Can't Take It With You" (1936), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (1939), which was a popular and critical hit. In addition to his work in the theatre, Hart also wrote screenplays for a number of classic films, including "A Star is Born" (1937), "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947), and "Hans Christian Andersen" (1952). Hart's work was noted for its sharp wit, clever satire, and ability to capture the spirit of contemporary American life. He was known for his collaboration with other writers and artists, and his ability to bring out the best in his collaborators. Hart died on December 20, 1961, at the age of 57. His legacy as a playwright, director, and screenwriter continues to be celebrated today, and his contributions to the development of American theatre and film are remembered as an important part of the country's cultural heritage.}

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Birth Date: October 24, 1904
Birth Location: New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA
Death Date: December 20, 1961
Death Location: Palm Springs, California, USA
Cause of Death: no location entered yet

Stage & Film

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My Fair Lady
Touring Revival (1991)
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My Fair Lady
Broadway Revival (1981)
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My Fair Lady
National Tour (1977)
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  • Director (original)
My Fair Lady
Broadway Revival (1976)
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  • Director (original)
My Fair Lady
City Center Revival (1968)
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  • Director (original)
My Fair Lady
City Center Revival (1964)
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  • Staging (original)
Camelot
1st National Tour (1963)
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  • Staging
  • Producer
Camelot
Original Broadway Production (1960)
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  • Staging
  • Producer
My Fair Lady
Australian Production (1959)
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  • Staging (original)
My Fair Lady
London Production (1958)
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  • Staging
My Fair Lady
National Tour (1957)
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  • Staging
My Fair Lady
Original Broadway Production (1956)
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  • Staging
Miss Liberty
National Tour (1950)
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  • Producer
Miss Liberty
Original Broadway Production (1949)
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Lady in the Dark
Broadway Return Engagement (1943)
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Lady in the Dark
Original Broadway Production (1941)
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From ChatGPT

Moss Hart was an American playwright, director, and screenwriter who is considered one of the most important figures in American theatre history. He was born on October 24, 1904, in New York City, and began his career as an actor and stage manager before transitioning to writing and directing. Hart's breakthrough came in 1930 with the Broadway production of "Once in a Lifetime," which he wrote with collaborator George S. Kaufman. The play satirized the Hollywood film industry and was a critical and commercial success. Hart went on to write and direct a number of other successful plays, including "You Can't Take It With You" (1936), which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (1939), which was a popular and critical hit. In addition to his work in the theatre, Hart also wrote screenplays for a number of classic films, including "A Star is Born" (1937), "Gentleman's Agreement" (1947), and "Hans Christian Andersen" (1952). Hart's work was noted for its sharp wit, clever satire, and ability to capture the spirit of contemporary American life. He was known for his collaboration with other writers and artists, and his ability to bring out the best in his collaborators. Hart died on December 20, 1961, at the age of 57. His legacy as a playwright, director, and screenwriter continues to be celebrated today, and his contributions to the development of American theatre and film are remembered as an important part of the country's cultural heritage.}

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Personal Info

Birth Date: October 24, 1904
Birth Location: New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA
Death Date: December 20, 1961
Death Location: Palm Springs, California, USA
Cause of Death: no location entered yet

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