George Kelly | |
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Born | George Edward Kelly January 16, 1887 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | June 18, 1974 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 87)
Notable awards | Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1926) |
Partner | William Weagley |
George Edward Kelly (January 16, 1887 – June 18, 1974) was an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor. He began his career in vaudeville as an actor and sketch writer. He became best known for his satiric comedies, including The Torch-Bearers (1922) and The Show-Off (1924). He won the Pulitzer Prize for Craig's Wife (1925).