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David Alan Mamet (/ ˈ m æ m ɪ t /; born November 30, 1947) is an American playwright, filmmaker, and author. He won a Pulitzer Prize and received Tony nominations for his plays Glengarry Glen Ross (1984) and Speed-the-Plow (1988).
Categories: American plays by writer. Works by David Mamet.
Each play by Mamet demonstrates his ability to create complex narratives that captivate audiences with their realism, intensity, and intricate character dynamics. They exemplify how Mamet skillfully explores themes such as power struggles, moral dilemmas, and the underbelly of modern society.
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Jun 15, 2024 · David Mamet, American playwright, director, and screenwriter noted for his often desperate working-class characters and for his distinctive, colloquial, and frequently profane dialogue. His notable plays included American Buffalo, Speed-the-Plow, and Glengarry Glen Ross.
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Jun 7, 2021 · David Mamet: 7 of David Mamet’s Acclaimed Plays. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 5 min read. Playwright and filmmaker David Mamet has created an extensive body of work on stage and screen across his five-decade career.
Top Five David Mamet Plays. Glengarry Glen Ross (1984) Speed-the-Plow (1988) Oleanna (1992) Sexual Perversity in Chicago (1974) American Buffalo (1975) David Mamet Quotes “Every scene should be able to answer three questions: ‘Who wants what from whom? What happens if they don’t get it? Why now?’”
David Mamet. Writer: House of Games. Born in 1947 in Chicago, he was educated at Goddard College, in Vermont, and studied drama at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse, before returning to Chicago and establishing the St Nicholas Theatre Company in 1972.
