Christopher Fry
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For the South African politician, see Christopher Mario Fry.
Christopher Fry (18 December 1907 – 30 June 2005) was an English poet and playwright. He is best known for his verse dramas, especially The Lady's Not for Burning, which made him a major force in theatre in the 1940s and 1950s.[1]
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Born | Arthur Hammond Harris (1907-12-18)18 December 1907 Bristol, England |
Died | 30 June 2005(2005-06-30) (aged 97) Chichester, England |
Occupation | Playwright, screenwriter, translator, critic |
Education | Bedford Modern School |
Notable works | The Lady's Not for Burning |
Spouse | Phyllis Marjorie Hart Fry (1936–1987) |
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