Arnold Wesker
Sir Arnold Wesker | |
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Wesker at the Durham Book Festival in 2008 | |
| Born | 24 May 1932 Stepney, London, England |
| Died | 12 April 2016 (aged 83) Brighton, England |
| Occupation | Dramatist |
| Notable awards | Knight Bachelor (2006) |
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Sir Arnold Wesker FRSL (24 May 1932 – 12 April 2016) was an English dramatist. He was the author of 50 plays, four volumes of short stories, two volumes of essays, much journalism and a book on the subject, a children's book, some poetry, and other assorted writings. His plays have been translated into 20 languages, and performed worldwide.