Christopher Fry

Christopher Fry (born December 18, 1907; died June 30, 2005) was an English playwright.

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December 18 - 1907 - June 30 - 2005 - English - Playwright

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Christopher Fry was born Christopher Harris (Nickname: Kit) He took his maternal grandmother's maiden name and he became a distinguished English dramatist and theatre manager. His most significant plays include: A Phoenix Too Frequent in 1946, The Firstborn in 1946, The Lady's Not for Burning in 1949, Thor, with Angels in 1949, and Venus Observed in 1950.

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English - Dramatist - A Phoenix Too Frequent - 1946 - The Firstborn - The Lady's Not for Burning - 1949 - Thor, with Angels - Venus Observed - 1950

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Beginning the in 1950s, many of his plays were adapted for the screen, and he wrote or collaborated on several screenplays, including Ben-Hur and Barabbas.

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Ben-Hur - Barabbas

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