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Hungarian writer and theatre director (1914–2007)

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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.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1914
Died
2007
Works
12

Top works

  • Die Ballade vom Wiener Schnitzel
  • Jubiläum
  • George Tabori, Unruhige Träume
  • Weisman und Rotgesicht
  • Othello, der Mohr von Venedig

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Film & TV

Budapest, Hungary

Known for

  • George Tabori - Der Spielmacher — Self2014
  • Das Jahrhundert des Theaters — Self2002
  • Tabori - Theater ist Leben — Self1999
  • My Mother's Courage — George Tabori1995
  • Bye Bye America — Ziffer1994
  • Mist1994
  • Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One — Self - Interviewee1993
  • The Passenger – Welcome to Germany — Rabbiner1988
  • Tarot — Theatre Director1986
  • Wortwechsel — Self1982

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
George
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Budapest
Place of death
Berlin
Educated at
Actors Studio
Languages spoken
Hungarian
Native language
English language
Field of work
translation
Official website
www.tabori.de/index.htm
Image
Oliver Mark - George Tabori, Berlin 2003.jpg
Work location
Munich
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Commons category
George Tabori
date of birth
1914-05-24
date of death
2007-07-23
name in native language
György Tábori
name in kana
ジョージ・タボリ
start of work period
1950-00-00
writing language
English language
birth name
György Tábori
Sources (11)

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