Lillian Hellman
1905 – 1984

Lillian Hellman

American dramatist and screenwriter (1905-1984)

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Born
1905-06-20, New Orleans
Died
1984-06-30
Birthplace state
Louisiana

Biography

Lillian Florence Hellman was an American playwright, prose writer, memoirist, and screenwriter known for her success on Broadway as well as her communist views and political activism. She was blacklisted after her appearance before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) at the height of the anti-communist campaigns of 1947–1952. Although she continued to work on Broadway in the 1950s, her blacklisting by the U.S. film industry caused a drop in her income. Many praised Hellman for refusing to answer HUAC's questions, but others believed, despite her denial, that she had belonged to the Communist Party.

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Lillian Hellman is recorded as a autobiographer, a journalist, a librettist, a playwright, a dramaturge, a writer, a screenwriter and a actor, born in Louisiana (1905–1984).

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Frequently asked about Lillian Hellman

Who was Lillian Hellman?
Lillian Hellman was American dramatist and screenwriter (1905-1984), born in Louisiana (1905 – 1984).
When and where was Lillian Hellman born?
Lillian Hellman was born on 1905-06-20 in New Orleans.
When did Lillian Hellman die?
Lillian died on 1984-06-30.
What was Lillian Hellman known for?
Lillian Hellman is recorded as a autobiographer, a journalist, a librettist, a playwright, a dramaturge, a writer, a screenwriter and a actor.
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