Christopher Marlowe
- Known For
- Writing
- Birthplace
- Canterbury, England, UK
- Died
- May 30, 1593
- Active Years
- 1926–2012 (87 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
Christopher Marlowe was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era, living from 1564 to 1593. Born in Canterbury, England, as the son of a shoe-maker, he achieved fame as an Elizabethan dramatist and atheist, and is noted among the most famous of the Elizabethan playwrights. His best-known plays include Dido, Queen of Carthage, Tamburlaine, The Jew of Malta, Doctor Faustus, Edward II, and The Massacre of Paris. He also worked as a writer with credits including The Deadly Affair. Marlowe died on May 30, 1593, after being killed in a tavern brawl by a former friend, allegedly over a bill.
Career overview
Christopher Marlowe was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era, living from 1564 to 1593. Born in Canterbury, England, as the son of a shoe-maker, he achieved fame as an Elizabethan dramatist and is recognized among the most famous of the Elizabethan playwrights. His known credits include writing work such as the film The Deadly Affair.
Marlowe's best-known plays include Dido, Queen of Carthage, written around 1585 to 1587, Tamburlaine, written around 1587, and The Jew of Malta, written around 1589 to 1590. His other notable works are Doctor Faustus, written around 1588 to 1592, Edward II, written around 1592, and The Massacre of Paris, written around 1593.
In addition to his literary achievements, Marlowe was known as an atheist. He died on May 30, 1593, after being killed in a tavern brawl by a former friend, allegedly over a bill.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
11 titles- Doctor Faustus - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2012) Writer
- Doctor Faustus (2010) Writer
- Faust (1994) Theatre Play
- Edward II (1991) Theatre Play
- Screen Two (1985) Writer
- Edward II (1970) Theatre Play
- Doctor Faustus (1967) Theatre Play
- The Wars of the Roses (1965) Theatre Play
- An Age of Kings (1960) Theatre Play
- Faust (1926) Theatre Play
- Dr. Faustus Story
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Christopher Marlowe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Faust (1994), Edward II (1991), Screen Two (1985), An Age of Kings (1960).
When and where was Christopher Marlowe born?
Christopher Marlowe was born in Canterbury, England, UK. They passed away on May 30, 1593.
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Christopher Marlowe has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1926 to 2012.
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Christopher Marlowe was an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era, living from 1564 to 1593. Born in Canterbury, England, as the son of a shoe-maker, he achieved fame as an Elizabethan dramatist and atheist, and is noted among the most famous of the Elizabethan playwrights. His best-known plays...
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