Simon Gray

Simon Gray

English writer and academic

Died aged 71LibraUnited Kingdom

Biography

Simon James Holliday Gray (21 October 1936 – 7 August 2008) was an English playwright and memoirist who also had a career as a university lecturer in English literature at Queen Mary, University of London, for 20 years. While teaching at Queen Mary, Gray began his writing career as a novelist in 1963 and, during the next 45 years, in addition to five published novels, wrote 40 original stage plays, screenplays, and screen adaptations of his own and others' works for stage, film and television and became well known for the self-deprecating wit characteristic of several volumes of memoirs or diaries.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Queen Mary University of London

Notable works

  • Butley

Family

Spouse(s)
Beryl KevernVictoria Katherine Rothschild
Children
Benjamin GrayLucy Gray
Parents
Barbara Holliday

Awards & honours (2)

  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature

Quick answers about Simon Gray

How old was Simon Gray?
Simon Gray died on August 7, 2008 at the age of 71.
When is Simon Gray's birthday?
Simon Gray was born on October 21, 1936.
Where was Simon Gray born?
Simon Gray was born in Hayling Island.
What is Simon Gray's zodiac sign?
Simon Gray's zodiac sign is Libra.
What is Simon Gray's nationality?
Simon Gray is a citizen of United Kingdom.
What does Simon Gray do?
Simon Gray is known as screenwriter, writer, playwright.
Who has Simon Gray been married to?
According to Wikidata, Simon Gray's spouses include Beryl Kevern, Victoria Katherine Rothschild.
How many children did Simon Gray have?
Wikidata lists 2 children of Simon Gray.

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