John Patrick (dramatist)

John Patrick (May 17, 1905 – November 7, 1995) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his works in 1954. He was known for his works The Curious Savage (1950), The World of Suzie Wong (1960), and The Teahouse of the August Moon (1953). He was born in Louisville, Kentucky.

Patrick was found dead with a plastic bag over his head at his home in Delray Beach, Florida at the age of 90.

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Other websites


 Teahouse of the August Moon tribute site embracing novel, play and movie

Category:Pulitzer Prize winners
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Category:1995 deaths
Category:Suicides by asphyxiation
Category:Suicides in the United States
Category:American playwrights
Category:American screenwriters
Category:Writers from Louisville, Kentucky