Eugene O'Neill

American playwright (1888–1953)
Person human Q93157
Eugene O'Neill
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Eugene O'Neill

Summary

Eugene O'Neill is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on October 16, 1888[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on November 27, 1953[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,444 views/month, #5,214 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Eugene O'Neill…
  • Eugene O'Neill passed away in Boston[4].
  • Eugene O'Neill was born on October 16, 1888[3].
  • Eugene O'Neill died on November 27, 1953[5].
  • Eugene O'Neill is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery[10].
  • Eugene O'Neill's father was James O'Neill[11].
  • Eugene O'Neill's mother was Ella O'Neill[12].
  • Eugene O'Neill was married to Agnes Boulton[13].
  • Among Eugene O'Neill's spouses was Carlotta Monterey[14].
  • A child of Eugene O'Neill was Oona O'Neill[15].
  • A child of Eugene O'Neill was Eugene O'Neill, Jr.[16].
  • Eugene O'Neill held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Eugene O'Neill's professions included playwright[6].
  • Eugene O'Neill worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Eugene O'Neill's professions included writer[8].
  • Eugene O'Neill's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugene O'Neill is All God's Chillun Got Wings[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugene O'Neill is Mourning Becomes Electra[20].
  • Eugene O'Neill received the Nobel Prize in Literature[21].
  • Eugene O'Neill received the Laurence Olivier Awards[22].
  • Eugene O'Neill received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[23].
  • Eugene O'Neill received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[24].
  • Eugene O'Neill received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[25].
  • Eugene O'Neill received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama[26].
  • Eugene O'Neill was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Eugene O'Neill was born in New York City[2]. He was born on October 16, 1888[3]. His father was James O'Neill[11]. His mother was Ella O'Neill[12].

Education

Eugene O'Neill's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include All God's Chillun Got Wings[19], a literary work[28] and Mourning Becomes Electra[20], a literary work[29]. Things named for Eugene O'Neill include Eugene O'Neill Award[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[21], a literary award[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1901[33]; Laurence Olivier Awards[22], a group of awards[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1976[36]; Pulitzer Prize for Drama[23], an award[37]; star on Playwrights' Sidewalk[38], a commemorative plaque[39]; and Tony Award for Best Play[40], a class of award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1948[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Agnes Boulton[13], a writer[44], 1893–1968[45], of United States[46] and Carlotta Monterey[14], an actor[47], 1888–1970[48], of United States[49]. Children include Oona O'Neill[15], an actor[50], 1925–1991[51], of United States[52] and Eugene O'Neill, Jr.[16], a university teacher[53], 1910–1950[54], of United States[55].

Death and Burial

Eugene O'Neill died on November 27, 1953[5]. He died in Boston[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[56]. He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Eugene O'Neill ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,444 views/month, #5,214 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Works attributed to him include The Iceman Cometh[59], a literary work[60], founded in 1939[61]; Long Day's Journey into Night[62], a literary work[63], founded in 1942[64]; Mourning Becomes Electra[65], a literary work[66]; A Moon for the Misbegotten[67], a literary work[68]; Anna Christie[69], a literary work[70]; and The Emperor Jones[71], a dramatic work[72]. Entities named for him include Eugene O'Neill Award[30].

FAQs

Where was Eugene O'Neill born?

Eugene O'Neill was born in New York City[2].

Where did Eugene O'Neill die?

Eugene O'Neill passed away in Boston[4].

Who were Eugene O'Neill's parents?

Eugene O'Neill's father was James O'Neill[11]. Eugene O'Neill's mother was Ella O'Neill[12].

Who was Eugene O'Neill married to?

Eugene O'Neill's spouses include Agnes Boulton[13] and Carlotta Monterey[14].

What did Eugene O'Neill do for work?

Eugene O'Neill worked as playwright[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8].

Where did Eugene O'Neill go to school?

Eugene O'Neill was educated at Princeton University[18].

What awards did Eugene O'Neill receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[21], Laurence Olivier Awards[22], Pulitzer Prize for Drama[23], and Pulitzer Prize for Drama[24].

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