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Brian Friel

Writer

Brian Friel - 8746

Brian Friel - 8746

Brian Friel

Writer

Brian Friel, the Irish playwright who was for decades a leading voice on stages on both sides of the Atlantic, died Oct. 2 in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland. He was 86.

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Born: Jan 09, 1929 in Killyclogher, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Death: Oct 02, 2015 in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland

Roles (13)

	Translations Opened January 25, 2007	Playwright
	Faith Healer Opened May 04, 2006	Playwright
	Translations Opened March 19, 1995	Writer
	Philadelphia, Here I Come! Opened September 08, 1994	Writer
	Wonderful Tennessee Opened October 24, 1993	Writer
	Dancing at Lughnasa Opened October 24, 1991	Writer
	Faith Healer Opened April 05, 1979	Writer
	The Freedom of the City Opened February 17, 1974	Writer
	The Mundy Scheme Opened December 11, 1969	Writer
	Winners Opened July 25, 1968	Writer
	Losers Opened July 25, 1968	Writer
	The Loves of Cass McGuire Opened October 06, 1966	Writer
	Philadelphia, Here I Come! Opened February 16, 1966	Writer

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
1996	Outstanding Play	Molly Sweeney	Nominee
1992	Outstanding New Play	Dancing at Lughnasa	Nominee

New York Drama Critics' Circle
1996	Best Foreign Play	Molly Sweeney	Winner
1992	Best Play	Dancing at Lughnasa	Winner
1989	Best Foreign Play	Aristocrats	Winner
1966	Best Play	Philadelphia, Here I Come!	Nominee

Tony Award
1992	Play	Dancing at Lughnasa	Winner
1969	Play	Lovers	Nominee
1966	Play	Philadelphia, Here I Come!	Nominee

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