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Known For
Writer
Birthday
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Died
Nationality
Religion
Christianity
Political Party
Labour Party
Languages
English
Spouse
Charlotte Payne-Townshend (1898-1943)
Parents
George Carr Shaw, Lucinda Elizabeth Shaw
Siblings
Lucinda Frances Shaw, Elinor Agnes Shaw
Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Bernuharduz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 54,954 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 91 years (1929-2020)
Notable
Career spanning 91 years (1929-2020) -- among the longest-active writers in A-tier
Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 72
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dragon
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (4)
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1939
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1939
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Nobel Prize in Literature
1925
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
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Biography
George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, critic and polemicist whose influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was George Bernard Shaw?
George Bernard Shaw was born on and passed away on at the age of 94.
Where was George Bernard Shaw born?
George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin, Ireland.
What movies or shows has George Bernard Shaw been in?
George Bernard Shaw has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Billionaire (2020), Pygmalion (1983), Saint Joan (1957), Caesar and Cleopatra (1945), Major Barbara (1941).
What is George Bernard Shaw known for?
George Bernard Shaw is primarily known as a writer. George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright, critic and polemicist whose influence on Western theatre, culture and politics extended from the 1880s to his death…
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