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William Saroyan

Date of Death: May 18, 1981 (72)

Birth Place: Fresno, CA, USA

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[Broadway, 1941]
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[Broadway, 1940]
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[Broadway, 1940]
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[Broadway, 1939]
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Awards and Nominations

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1941 - Best American Play

William Saroyan, The Beautiful People


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1940 - Best American Play

William Saroyan, The Time of Your Life


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1940 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

William Saroyan, The Time of Your Life

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has William Saroyan written?

William Saroyan has written 13 shows including My Heart's in the Highlands (Playwright), The Time of Your Life (Playwright), Love's Old Sweet Song (Playwright), The Beautiful People (Playwright), Get Away Old Man (Playwright), The Beautiful People (Playwright), The Cave Dwellers (Playwright), The Cave Dwellers (Playwright), Love's Old Sweet Song (Playwright), Two by Saroyan (Playwright), Hello Out There (Libretto), With Love and Laughter (Material), The Human Comedy (Source Material).

What awards has William Saroyan been nominated for?

William Saroyan has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received nominations for Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for two of his plays, "The Beautiful People" and "The Time of Your Life." Additionally, Saroyan was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "The Time of Your Life." These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Saroyan's works have received in the theater industry.

What awards has William Saroyan won?

William Saroyan has won several awards for his work in the theater. He received the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his play "The Time of Your Life." Additionally, he was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the same play. These accolades recognize the exceptional quality and impact of Saroyan's work in the Broadway industry.

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