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Eugene O'Neill

American playwright (1888–1953)

For other uses, see Eugene O'Neill (disambiguation).

Eugene O'Neill

Born(1888-10-16)October 16, 1888
New York City, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 1953(1953-11-27) (aged 65)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
OccupationPlaywright
EducationPrinceton University
Notable works
Notable awardsNobel Prize in Literature (1936)
Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1920, 1922, 1928, 1957)
Tony Award for Best Play (1957)
Spouse

Kathleen Jenkins

(m. 1909; div. 1912)​

Agnes Boulton

(m. 1918; div. 1929)​
Children
ParentsJames O'Neill
Mary Ellen Quinlan
Relatives

Eugene Gladstone O'Neill (October 16, 1888 – November 27, 1953) was an American playwright.

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