E.L. Doctorow(1931-2015)

Writer
Actor
Producer

E.L. Doctorow was born on 6 January 1931 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Daniel (1983), Wakefield (2016) and Billy Bathgate (1991). He was previously married to Helen Setzer. He died on 21 July 2015 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

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E.L. Doctorow in A World of Ideas (1988)

Known for:

Daniel

6.6

Writer

1983

Wakefield

6.3

Writer

2016

Billy Bathgate

5.9

Writer

1991

Ragtime

7.3

Writer

1981

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Writer

Wakefield
- based on the short story by
- 2016
Jolene
- story "Jolene: A Life"
- 2008
Billy Bathgate
- book
- 1991
Daniel
- novel "The Book of Daniel"
- screenplay
- 1983
Ragtime
- based on the novel by
- 1981
Welcome to Hard Times
- novel "Welcome to Hard Times"
- 1967

Actor

Producer

Personal details

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Official site
- Official Site
Alternative name
- Edgar Lawrence Doctorow
Born
- January 6, 1931
- New York City, New York, USA
Died
- July 21, 2015
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(lung cancer)
Spouse
- Helen SetzerAugust 20, 1954 - July 21, 2015 (his death, 3 children)
Other works
Novel: "Welcome to Hard Times". NOTE: Filmed as Welcome to Hard Times (1967).
Publicity listings
- 1 Interview
- 5 Articles

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Trivia
Musical play based on his novel "Ragtime" performed at the Piccadilly Theatre, was nominated for a 2004 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Musical of 2003.