Kenneth H. Brown
Kenneth Howard Brown (March 9, 1936 – February 5, 2022) was an American playwright and novelist. His play, The Brig, won three Obie Awards. It was adapted into film by Jonas Mekas.
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Kenneth H. Brown
- Born
- 1936 · Brooklyn.
- Died
- 2022
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- playwright · theatre critic · poet
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Languages
- English
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Brown was born in New York City, New York in Brooklyn, and served in the United States Marine Corps. Brown went to Columbia University and was a bartender; He died on February 5, 2022, at the age of 85 in New York City in a hospice in the Queens from cancer. His papers are held at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin.
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• The Brig • Nightlight
Books
• The Narrows • Hitler’s Analysts
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- 1.Vadukul, Alex. Kenneth H. Brown, Playwright Best Known for 'The Brig,' Dies at 85. The New York Times. February 7, 2022.
- 2.Wild, Stephi. Playwright Kenneth H. Brown Dies at Age 86. BroadwayWorld.com.
- 3.Daily Expert News (DEN). Nick Erickson, February 7, 2002, 'Kenneth H. Brown, playwright best known for 'The Brig' dies aged 85'
- 4.Research Guide: Harry Ransom Center. www.hrc.utexas.edu.
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