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Murray Schisgal

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Murray Schisgal (November 25, 1926 – October 1, 2020) was an American playwright and screenwriter.[1] He was born in New York City. He wrote the screenplay for Tootsie.

His 1965 Broadway debut, Luv, was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play and for Best Author of a Play.

His other plays include Jimmy Shine, 74 Georgia Avenue,[2] Naked Old Man and All Over Town.[3]

Schisgal died on October 1, 2020 at his home in Port Chester, New York at the age of 93.[4]

References

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  1. ↑ "Murray Schisgal". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2020-10-03.
  2. ↑ "74 Georgia Avenue, a play by Murray Schisgal". britishtheatre.com. 2011. Archived from the original on January 16, 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Murray Schisgal Biography". filmreference.com. 2011. Retrieved August 14, 2011.
  4. ↑ Murray Schisgal, Who Brought the Absurd to the Mainstream, Dies at 93