Arnold Wesker: British dramatist (1932-2016)
Sir Arnold Wesker FRSL (24 May 1932 – 12 April 2016) was a British dramatist.
He was known for his works in drama. He was the author of 50 plays, four volumes of short stories, two volumes of essays, a book on journalism, a children's book, extensive journalism, poetry and other assorted writings.
Sir Arnold Wesker | |
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 Wesker at the Durham Book Festival in 2008 | |
| Born | 24 May 1932 |
| Died | 12 April 2016 (aged 83) |
His plays have been translated into up to 20 different languages and performed worldwide.
Wesker died of complications from Parkinson's disease on 12 April 2016 in Brighton, England, aged 83.
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