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George Abbott
American writer and director (1887-1995) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Francis Abbott (June 25, 1887 – January 31, 1995) was an American theater producer and director, playwright, screenwriter, and movie director and producer.[1] His career lasted from 1913 until 1995. He won six Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and Drama Desk Award. Abbott was born in Forestville, New York. He was known for directing and writing many Broadway plays.[2]
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Abbott died on January 31, 1995 in Miami Beach, Florida from a stroke at the age of 107.[3]