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David Henry Hwang: Biography, Facts and Career

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David Henry Hwang (born August 11, 1957) is an American playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and theater professor at Columbia University in New York City. He has won three Obie Awards for his plays FOB, Golden Child, and Yellow Face. He has one Tony Award (M. Butterfly) and three other nominations (Golden Child, Flower Drum Song, and Yellow Face). Three of his works (M. Butterfly, Yellow Face, and Soft Power) have been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Quick facts about David Henry Hwang

  • Full name: David Henry Hwang
  • Born: 1957-08-11
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q329897

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Who is David Henry Hwang?

David Henry Hwang (born August 11, 1957) is an American playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and theater professor at Columbia University in New York City.

What nationality is David Henry Hwang?

David Henry Hwang is United States.

When was David Henry Hwang born?

David Henry Hwang was born on 1957-08-11.

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