Joe Orton
Writing•Born January 1, 1933•Died August 9, 1967 (age 34)•Leicester - England - UK
Biography
John Kingsley Orton, known by the pen name of Joe Orton, was an English playwright, author, and diarist. His public career, from 1964 until his murder in 1967 by his partner, was short but highly influential. During this brief period he shocked, outraged, and amused audiences with his scandalous black comedies.
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DepartmentWriting
BirthdayJanuary 1, 1933
Day of DeathAugust 9, 1967
Place of BirthLeicester - England - UK
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