Portrait of John Osborne

Postmodern

John Osborne

1929 – 1994

English playwright (1929-1994)

  • United Kingdom
  • British
  • Angry Young Men
  • Kitchen-Sink Drama
UGC NET importance

About

John James Osborne was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, who is regarded as one of the most influential figures in post-war theatre. Born in London, he briefly worked as a journalist before starting out in theatre as a stage manager and actor. He lived in poverty for several years before his third produced play, Look Back in Anger (1956), brought him national fame.

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Life on the Timeline

1929 – 1994
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Major Works

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