James Kirkwood Jr.

James Kirkwood Jr.

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Hollywood, California, USA
August 22, 1924

Biography

James Kirkwood Jr. (August 22, 1924 – April 21, 1989) was an American playwright, author and actor. In 1976, he received the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the Broadway hit A Chorus Line.

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Representative Works

A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
6.2
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Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest
6.4
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Some Kind of Hero
Some Kind of Hero
5.6
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P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
4.4
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A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line
No Rating Yet
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The Supernaturals
The Supernaturals
4.2
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There Must Be a Pony
There Must Be a Pony
6.8
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Funny
Funny
8.0
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Faith
Faith
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

A Chorus Line
1985Nominee

Best Writing

A Chorus Line

Mommie Dearest
1981Nominee

Best Performance

Mommie Dearest

Some Kind of Hero
1982Nominee

Best Writing

Some Kind of Hero

Career Highlights

P.S. Your Cat is Dead!
2002Highlight

Best Writing

P.S. Your Cat is Dead!

A Chorus Line
1980Highlight

Best Writing

A Chorus Line

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