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Alan Bennett

British author

From: Leeds, United Kingdom
Since: 1934–present
Releases: 13

About

Alan Bennett (born 9 May 1934) is an English actor, author, playwright, and screenwriter. He has received numerous awards and honours including four BAFTA Awards, four Laurence Olivier Awards, and two Tony Awards. In 2005, he received the Society of London Theatre Special Award.

Bennett was born in Leeds and attended the University of Oxford, where he taught medieval history for several years. His work in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe at the 1960 Edinburgh Festival brought him instant fame and later a Special Tony Award. He turned to writing full time and gained acclaim with his plays at the Royal National Theatre. The following plays were adapted into films: The Madness of King George (1994), The History Boys (2006), and The Lady in the Van (2015).

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