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Sam Spewack

Writing 72 (deceased) years old Bakhmut, Yekaterinoslav Governorate, Russian Empire ★ 0.5
Born: September 16, 1899
Died: October 14, 1971

Biography

Educated at Columbia University. He and his wife, Bella Spewack, were nominated for a 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Kiss Me Kate performed at the Open Air Theatre for Outstanding Musical Production of 1997.

He and his wife, Bella, were awarded the 2001 London Critics Circle Theatre Award for Best Musical for Kiss Me Kate performed at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London, England.

In 1949, won two Tony Awards for "Kiss Me, Kate" with his wife-collaborator Bella Spewack: as Best Authors (Musical) and for the book as part of the Best Musical Award.

Date of Death: October 14, 1971 (age 72) in New York City, New York, USA

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Known For

Move Over, Darling
Move Over, Darling Story 1963
Rendezvous
Rendezvous Adaptation 1935
My Favorite Wife
My Favorite Wife Screenplay 1940
My Favorite Wife
My Favorite Wife Original Story 1940
The Chaser
The Chaser Screenplay 1938

Filmography

Writing Credits (34)

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