George Tabori

George Tabori, born György Tábori in Budapest in 1914, was a male playwright, film director, screenwriter, and translator. He held citizenship in Hungary, the United States, and the United Kingdom. His professional career in performing arts, theatre, and literature began in 1950, with work locations including Vienna, Prague, London, and Hollywood. He was educated at the Actors Studio and spoke English, German, Yiddish, and Hungarian.

Tabori received several awards, including the Georg Büchner Prize, Nestroy Theatre Prize, Ernst Hoferichter award, and Mülheimer Dramatikerpreis. He was married to Viveca Lindfors. His notable works include *Die Ballade vom Wiener Schnitzel*, *Jubiläum*, *Unruhige Träume*, *Weisman und Rotgesicht*, and adaptations of *Othello*. He died in Berlin on July 23, 2007, and is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery.