Brian Yorkey | |
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 Yorkey in 2018 | |
| Born | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) |
| Known for | Next to Normal, 13 Reasons Why |
| Awards | Pulitzer Prize for Drama (2010) Tony Award for Best Original Score (2009) |
Brian Yorkey is an American playwright and lyricist. His works often explore dark and controversial subject matter such as mental illness, grief, the underbelly of suburbia, and ethics in both psychiatry and public education.