Rajiv Joseph

Playwright

Birthday June 16, 1974

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Ohio

Age 50 years old

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About

Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2010 for his play Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, which won five Backstage Garland Awards. He was named a USA Rockefeller Fellow as well.

Before Fame

He taught Essay Writing at New York University.

Trivia

He wrote seasons 3 and 4 of the Showtime series Nurse Jackie.

Family Life

His father immigrated to the U.S. from India and his mother is of French and German descent.

Associated With

He won the Paula Vogel Award, given to up and coming playwrights.