Neil Simon
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Summary
Neil Simon is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on July 4, 1927[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on August 26, 2018[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], lyricist[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,464 views/month, #5,966 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Neil Simon's place of birth was New York City[2].
- Born in The Bronx[12].
- Neil Simon passed away in Manhattan[4].
- Neil Simon died in New York City[13].
- Neil Simon was born on July 4, 1927[3].
- Neil Simon died on August 26, 2018[5].
- Among Neil Simon's spouses was Marsha Mason[14].
- Among Neil Simon's spouses was Elaine Joyce[15].
- Among Neil Simon's spouses was Diane Lander[16].
- Neil Simon was married to Diane Lander[17].
- Neil Simon held citizenship in United States[18].
- Neil Simon's professions included playwright[6].
- Neil Simon's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Neil Simon's professions included film producer[8].
- Neil Simon worked as a lyricist[9].
- Neil Simon worked as a librettist[10].
- Neil Simon's professions included entrepreneur[19].
- Neil Simon's education included a stint at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[20].
- Neil Simon was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[21].
- Neil Simon's education included a stint at University of Denver[22].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is Brighton Beach Memoirs[23].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is Biloxi Blues[24].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is Come Blow Your Horn[25].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is Lost in Yonkers[26].
- A notable work attributed to Neil Simon is The Goodbye Girl[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include New York City[2], a global city[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and The Bronx[12], a borough of New York City[31], in United States[32], founded in 1898[33]. Neil Simon was born on July 4, 1927[3].
Education
Educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[20], a film school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1965[36]; DeWitt Clinton High School[21], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1897[39]; and University of Denver[22], a research university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1864[42], headquartered in Denver[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], lyricist[9], librettist[10], and entrepreneur[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Brighton Beach Memoirs[23], Biloxi Blues[24], Come Blow Your Horn[25], Lost in Yonkers[26], The Goodbye Girl[27], and The Odd Couple[44]. Things named for Neil Simon include Neil Simon Theatre[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Tony Award for Best Author[46], a theatre award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1947[49]; Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[50], a Golden Globe Awards[51], in United States[52]; Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[53], a literary award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1953[56]; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play[57], a class of award[58], founded in 1955[59]; Pulitzer Prize for Drama[60], an award[61]; and Kennedy Center Honors[62], an award[63], in United States[64], founded in 1978[65].
Personal Life
Spouses include Marsha Mason[14], a stage actor[66], b. 1942[67], of United States[68], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[69]; Elaine Joyce[15], an actor[70], b. 1945[71], of United States[72], awarded the Theatre World Award[73]; and Diane Lander[16], an actor[74], b. 1951[75], of United States[76]. Neil Simon's religion is recorded as Judaism[77].
Death and Burial
Neil Simon died on August 26, 2018[5]. Recorded place of death include Manhattan[4], a borough of New York City[78], in United States[79], founded in 1624[80] and New York City[13], a global city[81], in United States[82], founded in 1624[83]. The cause of death was HIV[84].
Why It Matters
Neil Simon ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,464 views/month, #5,966 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]
Works attributed to him include The Odd Couple[87], a literary work[88]; Promises, Promises[89], a dramatico-musical work[90]; Barefoot in the Park[91], a performing arts production[92], directed by Mike Nichols[93]; Brighton Beach Memoirs[94], a literary work[95]; Biloxi Blues[96], a literary work[97]; and The Sunshine Boys[98], a literary work[99]. Entities named for him include Neil Simon Theatre[45].
FAQs
Where was Neil Simon born?
Neil Simon was born in New York City[2].
Where did Neil Simon die?
Neil Simon died in Manhattan[4].
Who was Neil Simon married to?
Neil Simon's spouses include Marsha Mason[14], Elaine Joyce[15], Diane Lander[16], and Diane Lander[17].
What did Neil Simon do for work?
Neil Simon worked as playwright[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], lyricist[9], and librettist[10].
Where did Neil Simon go to school?
Neil Simon was educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[20], DeWitt Clinton High School[21], and University of Denver[22].
What awards did Neil Simon receive?
Honors received include Tony Award for Best Author[46], Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay[50], Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement[53], and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play[57].