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James Kirkwood Jr.

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2.6 Popularity Aug 22, 1924 (64 years old) Hollywood, California, USA

James Kirkwood Jr. (August 22, 1924 – April 21, 1989) was an American playwright, author and actor. In 1976, he received the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the Broadway hit A Chorus Line.

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The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 as Self
Mommie Dearest
Mommie Dearest
1981 as Master of Ceremonies
The Supernaturals
The Supernaturals
1986 as Captain (as James Kirkwood)
Funny
Funny
1988 as Self

Biography

James Kirkwood Jr. (August 22, 1924 – April 21, 1989) was an American playwright, author and actor. In 1976, he received the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the Broadway hit A Chorus Line.

Filmography 12

2002
P.S. Your Cat is Dead! Movie

Novel

1988
Funny Movie

as Self

1986
There Must Be a Pony Movie

Novel

1986
The Supernaturals Movie

as Captain (as James Kirkwood)

1985
A Chorus Line Movie

Musical

1982
Some Kind of Hero Movie

Novel

1982
Some Kind of Hero Movie

Screenplay

1982
Some Kind of Hero Movie

Co-Producer

1981
Mommie Dearest Movie

as Master of Ceremonies

1962
The Merv Griffin Show TV

as Self

1916
Faith Movie

Director

1916
Faith Movie

Writer

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday August 22, 1924 (64 years old)
Died April 21, 1989
Place of Birth Hollywood, California, USA
Also Known As Jim Kirkwood Jr., James Kirkwood, Jim Kirkwood
Years Active 1916 - 2002
Popularity 2.6
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Career Stats
12 Total Credits
3 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles