About David Hirson
Born 1958. David Hirson is an American playwright.
David Hirson (born 1958) is an American dramatist, best known for his award-winning Broadway comedies, La Bête and Wrong Mountain.
Biography Hirson was born in New York City to actress Alice and playwright Roger O. Hirson. He was educated at the Rye Country Day School. He studied at Oxford and Yale University, where he received a bachelor's degree in English literature.
Awards and nominations Awards 1991 Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Playwriting Award – La Bête 1992 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy – La Bête Nominations 1991 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play – La Bête
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