Connelly,Marcus Cook

Connelly,Marcus Cook
Con·nel·ly (kŏnʹə-lē), Marcus Cook. Known as “Marc.” 1890-1980.
American playwright, producer, and director who won a Pulitzer Prize for The Green Pastures (1930), a play based on Southern African-American interpretations of biblical stories.

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  • Connelly, Marc — ▪ American playwright byname of  Marcus Cook Connelly   born Dec. 13, 1890, McKeesport, Pa., U.S. died Dec. 21, 1980, New York City       American playwright, journalist, teacher, actor, and director, best known for Green Pastures (a folk version …   Universalium

  • Connelly, Marc — (1890 1981)    Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Marcus Cook Connelly had a long and distinguished career as a playwright, occasional actor, producer, and director, which began with amateur theatricals in his hometown. His first Broadway… …   The Historical Dictionary of the American Theater

  • Connelly, Marc —  (1890–1980) American playwright. Full name: Marcus Cook Connelly …   Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors

  • Marcus — (as used in expressions) Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus Caesar Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus Connelly, Marc(us Cook) Garvey, Marcus (Moziah) Marcus Alonzo Hanna Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus Marcus Julius… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Marc Connelly — This article is about the American playwright. For the British historian, see Mark Connelly. Marc Connelly photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1937 Born Marcus Cook Connelly 12 Decemb …   Wikipedia

  • Marc Connelly — Fotografiado por Carl Van Vechten en 1937 Nombre real Marcus Cook Connelly Nacimiento 13 de diciembre de 1890 …   Wikipedia Español

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