Bennett, Alan
Born: May 09, 1934 AD
Currently alive, at 74 years of age.
Nationality: English
Categories: Actors, Authors, Satirists
Currently alive, at 74 years of age.
Nationality: English
Categories: Actors, Authors, Satirists
1934 - Bennett was born in Leeds, Yorkshire on May 9, 1934.
1946-1952 - Attended Leeds Modern School.
1954-1957 - Bennett attended and got his bachelor's degree at Exeter College in Oxford.
1957-1959 - Attended the National service with Joint Services School for Linguists, Cambridge and Bodmin.
1960-1962 - Bennett was a temporary junior lecturer in history, Magdalen College, Oxford. In August of the year 1960, Bennet, along with Moore, Miller adn Cook achieved fame by appearing at the Edinburgh Festival in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe.
1997 - Bennett had to undergo medical treatment for cancer.
1998 - Bennett was to be a honorary doctorate from Oxford University but he refused it.
Page last updated: 5:42pm, 10th Nov '06
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The Uncommon Reader: A Novella by Alan Bennett (Hardcover - Sep 18, 2007) From the author ofThe History BoysandThe Clothes They Stood Up InA deliciously funny novella that celebrates the pleasure of reading. When the Queen in pursuit of her wandering corgis stumbles upon a...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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The History Boys: A Play by Alan Bennett (Paperback - Apr 4, 2006) “A play of depth as well asdazzle, intensely moving as well as thought-provoking and funny.”—The Daily TelegraphAn unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form (or senior) boys in a... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Writing Home by Alan Bennett (Paperback - May 2, 2003) Bringing together the hilarious, revealing, and lucidly intelligent writing of one of England’s best known literary figures,Writing Homeincludes the journalism, book and theater reviews, and...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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The Complete Talking Heads by Alan Bennett (Paperback - May 23, 2003) Alan Bennett's award-winning series of solo pieces is a classic of contemporary drama, universally hailed for its combination of razor-sharp wit and deeply felt humanity. InBed Among the Lentils, a... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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