Neil Simon Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Neil Simon 04/07/1927   -   26/08/2018

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Neil Simon was an American playwright and screenwriter . Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Neil Simon Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Nick Name: Doc
  • Famous: Playwrights
  • Died At Age: 91
  • Sun Sign: Cancer
  • Also Known As: Marvin Neil Simon
  • Born In: The Bronx, New York
  • Famous As: Playwright & Screenwriter
  • Height: 6'1" (185 Cm), 6'1" Males
  • Spouse/Ex-: Elaine Joyce (m. 1999), Diane Lander (m. 1990–1998), Joan Baim (m. 1953–1973), Marsha Mason (m. 1973–1981)
  • Father: Irving Simon
  • Mother: Mamie Simon
  • Siblings: Danny Simon
  • Children:
    1. Bryn Simon
    2. Ellen Simon
    3. Nancy Simon
  • Died On: August 26, 2018
  • Diseases & Disabilities: Alzheimer's
  • U.S. State: New Yorkers
  • Education:
    1. New York University
    2. University Of Denver
  • Awards: 1991 - Pulitzer Prize For Drama 2006 - Mark Twain Prize For American Humor 1965 - Tony Award For Best Play
  • 1965 - Tony Award For Best Author 1978 - Golden Globe Award For Best Screenplay - Motion Picture 1995 - Kennedy Center Honor 1996 - Helmerich Award 1969 - Writers Guild Of America Award For Best Adapted Comedy 1970 - Writers Guild Of America Award For Best Written Comedy 1972 Writers Guild Of America Award The Trouble With People - David Di Donatello Special Award 1971 - Writers Guild Of America Award For Best Original Comedy 1957 Emmy Award For Your Show Of Shows 1959 Emmy Award For The Phil Silvers Show 1967 Evening Standard Award – Barefoot In The Park 1968 Sam S. Shubert Award – Sweet Charity 1972 Cue Entertainer Of The Year Award 1975 Special Tony Award For Contribution To Theatre 1975 Writers Guild Of America Award The Goodbye Girl 1978 Golden Globe Award For Best Motion Picture Screenplay – The Goodbye Girl 1979 Writers Guild Of America Award Laurel Award 1981 Doctor Of Humane Letters From Hofstra University 1983 American Theatre Hall Of Fame 1983 New York Drama Critics Circle Award – Brighton Beach Memoirs 1983 Outer Critics Circle Award – Brighton Beach Memoirs 1986 New York State Governor's Award 1989 American Comedy Awards Lifetime Achievement 1991 Drama Desk Award For Outstanding New Play – Lost In Yonkers 1995 Kennedy Center Honoree 1996 William Inge Theatre Festival Distinguished Achievement In The American Theater:
  • Bio: Neil Simon Was An American Playwright And Screenwriter . Check Out This Biography To Know About His Birthday, Childhood, Family Life, Achievements And Fun Facts About Him.