Luther Davis

Playwright, Screenwriter, Librettist

American

Quick Info

ProfessionPlaywright, Screenwriter, Librettist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth29/08/1916
Age91 years (died on 29, Jul, 2008)
Date of Death29/07/2008

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SummaryLuther Berryhill Davis was an American playwright and screenwriter who worked extensively in theater, television and film over a span of 45 years. He is best remembered for his Tony Award-winning book for the 1953 musical Kismet and the screenplay for the 1955 film adaptation.

Career

Notable Works
  • Kismet (1953 musical - book writer)
  • Kismet (1955 film - screenplay)
  • End of the World, Baby (1964 television program)
  • Daughter of the Mind (1966 television movie)
Film CountFifteen movies
TelevisionMany television specials
Theater ProductionCo-produced Stephen MacDonald's Off-Broadway play, Not About Heroes
Awards
Tony AwardsWon 1 out of 3 nominations
Edgar Allen Poe AwardsWon 2 Mystery Writer of America Edgar Allen Poe awards for End of the World, Baby (1964) and Daughter of the Mind (1966) with many additional nominations
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