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William Inge
Writer 1913 - 1973

William Inge

Independence, Kansas, USA

William Motter Inge (May 3, 1913 – June 10, 1973) was an American playwright and novelist, whose works typically feature solitary protagonists encumbered with strained sexual relations. In the early 1950s he had a string of memorable Broadway productions, including Picnic,... Read full bio →

Person Information

Full Name

William Inge

Known For

Writing

Birthday

May 13th, 1913 00:00

Place of Birth

Independence, Kansas, USA

Died

June 10th, 1973 00:00 (aged 60)

TMDB ID

122953

IMDb ID

nm0408718

Biography

William Motter Inge (May 3, 1913 – June 10, 1973) was an American playwright and novelist, whose works typically feature solitary protagonists encumbered with strained sexual relations. In the early 1950s he had a string of memorable Broadway productions, including Picnic, which earned him a Pulitzer Prize. With his portraits of small-town life and settings rooted in the American heartland, Inge became known as the "Playwright of the Midwest".

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