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Writer
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(Wednesday)
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Languages
English
Education
Leeds Modern School, Exeter College, Lawnswood School
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Ἀλανοί)
Popularity
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Alan Bennett is known for writing.
Born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK (age 91).
7 awards including Ackerley Prize.
Alan Bennett has 9 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (9)
AWARDS (8)
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Bodley Medal
2008
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Tony Award for Best Play
2006
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Hawthornden Prize
1989
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Ackerley Prize
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Biography
Alan Bennett (born 9 May 1934) is an English playwright, screenwriter and author. Born in Leeds, he attended Oxford University where he studied history and performed with The Oxford Revue. He stayed to teach and research medieval history at the university for several years. His collaboration as writer and performer with Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller and Peter Cook in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe at the 1960 Edinburgh Festival brought him instant fame. He gave up academia, and turned to writing full time, his first stage play Forty Years On being produced in 1968.
His output includes The Madness of George III and its film incarnation The Madness of King George, the series of monologues Talking Heads, the play The History Boys, and popular audio books, including his readings of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Winnie-the-Pooh.
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How old is Alan Bennett?
Alan Bennett is 91 years old, born on .
Where was Alan Bennett born?
Alan Bennett was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Alan Bennett been in?
Alan Bennett has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Choral (2025), The History Boys (2006), The Importance of Being Morrissey (2003), In Love and War (1996), The Madness of King George (1994).
What is Alan Bennett known for?
Alan Bennett is primarily known as a writer. Alan Bennett (born 9 May 1934) is an English playwright, screenwriter and author. Born in Leeds, he attended Oxford University where he studied history and…
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