Eric Bentley

Eric Bentley
Bentley in 1976
Born
Eric Russell Bentley

(1916-09-14)September 14, 1916
Bolton, Lancashire, England
DiedAugust 5, 2020(2020-08-05) (aged 103)
New York City, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Oxford
Yale University
Occupations
  • Theater critic
  • scholar
  • playwright
  • musician
  • editor
Years active1938–2020

Eric Russell Bentley (September 14, 1916 – August 5, 2020) was a British-born American theater critic, playwright, singer, editor, and translator.[1] In 1998, he was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the New York Theater Hall of Fame, recognizing his many years of cabaret performances.

  1. ^ "Eric Bentley". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 11 April 2015.