Irwin Shaw
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About
An American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist, he is known for The Young Lions, a novel that focuses on the plight of three World War II soldiers. His other famous works include Rich Man, Poor Man (novel), The Girls in Their Summer Dresses (short stories), Bury the Dead (play), and Fire Down Below (screenplay).
Before Fame
He wrote for several radio shows, including Dick Tracy, Studio One, and The Gumps. He published his first play, Bury the Dead, in 1936.
Trivia
His written works are greatly admired and have sold over fourteen million copies.
Family Life
He was born in New York City to Russian-Jewish parents. He had a son, Adam, with his wife, Marian Edwards.
Associated With
He was widely known for The Young Lions, which was made into a movie starring Marlon Brando.
