Alexander Greendale

Alexander Greendale (May 25, 1910 – August 21, 1981) was an American playwright and civic leader. He was an adjunct professor at Adelphi University, the editor of two books about housing, and the author of over 70 plays.

Early life Greendale was born on May 25, 1910, in Chicago. He graduated from the University of Hawaii, and he earned master's degrees from Stanford University and Adelphi University. He edited two books about housing.

Greendale authored over 70 plays, including Dark Clouds, Buried Height, Fingers in the Fog, Little Italy, and Walk Into My Parlor.

Personal life and death With his wife Ziva, Greendale had a son and a daughter. They resided in Brooklyn.

Greendale died on August 21, 1981, in New York City, aged 71.