About Christopher Gore
Lived 1944 – 1988 (aged 43). Christopher Gore was an American screenwriter, lyricist and playwright.
Christopher "Chris" Gore (1944–1988) was an American screenwriter, playwright, and lyricist. Gore is best known for writing the screenplay for the 1980 musical film Fame, for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Gore was born on August 10, 1944, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Shortly after graduating from Northwestern University, Gore began writing plays and musicals. One of his early works, Mary, was a musical about Mary, Queen of Scots that was produced in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1967. His first Broadway show, Via Galactica, which he wrote with Judith Ross and Galt MacDermot, premiered in 1972. In 1977, he also wrote the book and lyrics for a musical about the Egyptian queen Nefertiti.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Christopher Gore?
American screenwriter (1944-1988)
When was Christopher Gore born?
Christopher Gore was born on 10 August 1944 in Fort Lauderdale.
When did Christopher Gore die?
Christopher Gore died on 18 May 1988 in Santa Monica.
What was Christopher Gore's occupation?
Christopher Gore was a screenwriter, lyricist and playwright.
What nationality was Christopher Gore?
Christopher Gore was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Christopher Gore (writer)
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