Kenneth Howard Brown (March 9, 1936 – February 5, 2022) was an American playwright and novelist. His play, The Brig, won three Obie Awards. It was adapted into film by Jonas Mekas.[1]
Background
editBrown was born in New York City, New York in Brooklyn, and served in the United States Marine Corps. Brown went to Columbia University and was a bartender; He died on February 5, 2022, at the age of 85 in New York City in a hospice in the Queens from cancer.[2][3] His papers are held at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin.[4]
Plays
edit- The Brig
- Nightlight
Books
edit- The Narrows
- Hitler’s Analysts
References
edit- ^ Vadukul, Alex (February 7, 2022). "Kenneth H. Brown, Playwright Best Known for 'The Brig,' Dies at 85". The New York Times.
- ^ Wild, Stephi. "Playwright Kenneth H. Brown Dies at Age 86". BroadwayWorld.com.
- '^ Daily Expert News (DEN). Nick Erickson, February 7, 2002, 'Kenneth H. Brown, playwright best known for 'The Brig' dies aged 85'
- ^ "Research Guide: Harry Ransom Center". www.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-26.
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