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Tony Kushner

Writing Born Jul 16, 1956 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 45 credits
45
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1944–2023
80 Years Career Span
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Biography

Anthony Robert Kushner is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter born on July 16, 1956, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Known for his writing, he has earned thirty-eight known credits. He is widely recognized for his work on stage, most notably for Angels in America, which includes Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Angels in America: Perestroika. His Broadway debut occurred in 1993 with both parts of the production. For this seminal work, he received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, and he later adapted it into a 2003 miniseries directed by Mike Nichols. At the turn of the 21st century, he became known for his film collaborations with Steven Spielberg. In 2013, he received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama.

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Career

Career overview

Anthony Robert Kushner was born on July 16, 1956, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. He is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter with thirty-eight known credits in writing.

Lauded for his work on stage, Kushner made his Broadway debut in 1993 with both Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Angels in America: Perestroika. His seminal work, Angels in America, earned him a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award for Best Play. He later adapted the work into a 2003 miniseries directed by Mike Nichols.

At the turn of the 21st century, Kushner became known for his numerous film collaborations with Steven Spielberg. In 2013, he received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama.

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מלאכים באמריקה- המילניום מתקרב · AuthorThe Fabelmans: A Family in Filmמלאכים באמריקה- בנייה מחדש · Author
The Fabelmans · ProducerThe Fabelmans · WriterThe Stories of West Side Story
HacksWest Side Story · ScreenplayWest Side Story · Executive ProducerAngels in America · Theatre PlaySomething's Coming: West Side Story
The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America · Writer
Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn
SpielbergArthur Miller: WriterNational Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika · Theatre PlayNational Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches · Theatre Play
Fences · Co-ProducerMike Nichols: An American Master
The Royal Road
Still Alice · Thanks
Lincoln: An American JourneyWilde Salomé
Finding Your RootsLincoln · Screenplay
Outrage
The Jewish AmericansTheater of War
Eugene O’Neill: A Documentary FilmWrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner
Munich · Screenplay
Angels in AmericaAngels in America · WriterAngels in America · Theatre PlayAngels in America · TeleplayAngels in America · Creator
Live to Tell: The First Gay and Lesbian Prom in America
In the Wings: Angels in America On Broadway
Point of View
American Playhouse
Golden Globe Awards

Full Filmography

45 titles
  • מלאכים באמריקה- המילניום מתקרב (2023) Author
  • The Fabelmans: A Family in Film (2023) as Self
  • מלאכים באמריקה- בנייה מחדש (2023) Author
  • The Fabelmans (2022) Producer
  • The Fabelmans (2022) Writer
  • The Stories of West Side Story (2022) as Self
  • Hacks (2021) as Tony Kushner
  • West Side Story (2021) Screenplay
  • West Side Story (2021) Executive Producer
  • Angels in America (2021) Theatre Play
  • Something's Coming: West Side Story (2021) as Self
  • The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America (2020) Writer
  • Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn (2019) as Self
  • Spielberg (2017) as Self
  • Arthur Miller: Writer (2017) as Self
  • National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017) Theatre Play
  • National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches (2017) Theatre Play
  • Fences (2016) Co-Producer
  • Mike Nichols: An American Master (2016) as Self
  • The Royal Road (2015) as (archive sound)
  • Still Alice (2014) Thanks
  • Lincoln: An American Journey (2013) as Self
  • Wilde Salomé (2013) as Self
  • Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
  • Lincoln (2012) Screenplay
  • Outrage (2009) as Self
  • The Jewish Americans (2008) as Self
  • Theater of War (2008) as Self
  • Eugene O’Neill: A Documentary Film (2006) as Self
  • Wrestling with Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner (2006) as Self
  • Munich (2005) Screenplay
  • Angels in America (2003) as Rabbi on Bench #1 (uncredited)
  • Angels in America (2003) Writer
  • Angels in America (2003) Theatre Play
  • Angels in America (2003) Teleplay
  • Angels in America (2003) Creator
  • Live to Tell: The First Gay and Lesbian Prom in America (1995) as Self - Playwright, "Angels in America"
  • In the Wings: Angels in America On Broadway (1993)
  • Point of View (1988) as Self
  • American Playhouse (1982) as Self
  • Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
  • Ultra Executive Producer
  • Death of a Salesman Writer
  • Death of a Salesman Producer
  • Untitled Nathan Lane Documentary as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tony Kushner best known for?

Tony Kushner is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fabelmans (2022), The Fabelmans (2022), Hacks (2021), West Side Story (2021).

When and where was Tony Kushner born?

Tony Kushner was born on July 16, 1956 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Tony Kushner have?

Tony Kushner has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2023.

What is Tony Kushner's background in cinema and television?

Anthony Robert Kushner is an American author, playwright, and screenwriter born on July 16, 1956, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Known for his writing, he has earned thirty-eight known credits. He is widely recognized for his work on stage, most notably for Angels in America, which includes Angels in Ameri...