Edward Albee

Edward Albee was born in Washington, D.C. on March 12, 1928.
* He was adopted by Reed and Frances Albee, who owned several theaters and cinemas.
* Albee had a difficult relationship with his parents, particularly his mother.
* He began writing poetry and plays as a teenager.
* His first play, The Zoo Story, was produced in 1958.
* He won three Pulitzer Prizes for Drama and two Tony Awards for Best Play.
* He was considered one of the most important American playwrights of the 20th century.
* He died in Montauk, New York on September 16, 2016.