Neil Simon

Neil Simon was a highly acclaimed playwright, screenwriter, and television writer known for his immense popularity in American theatre.

Fiction Writer | Movie Actor | Producer

July 4, 1927

August 26, 2018

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Neil Simon, an American playwright and screenwriter, was renowned for his witty and touching observations of middle-class life. His most famous plays, such as “The Odd Couple,” “Barefoot in the Park,” and “Lost in Yonkers,” earned him numerous Tony Awards and Pulitzers, making him one of the most successful playwrights in American theatre history. In addition to these popular works, Simon contributed to the creation of “Sweet Charity,” “The Out-of-Towners,” and “The Goodbye Girl,” and was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

Throughout his career, Simon was involved in various projects, including writing screenplays for “The Slugger’s Wife,” “Max Dugan Returns,” “Chapter Two,” “The Cheap Detective,” and “The Goodbye Girl.” He also collaborated with notable industry figures like Mel Brooks. Despite facing depression and anxiety, Simon openly discussed his mental health struggles and managed them through therapy and medication. A lover of animals, he used his wealth to support animal charities and organizations.