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David Rabe was born on March 10, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for The Firm (1993), Casualties of War (1989) and We're Just Married. See full bio »

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Known For

The Firm
The Firm Writer
(1993)
Casualties of War
Casualties of War Writer
(1989)
We're Just Married
We're Just Married Writer
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can Writer
(1982)
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Filmography

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 1998 Hurlyburly (play) / (screenplay)
 1993 The Firm (screenplay)
 1989 Casualties of War (screenplay)
 1983 Streamers (play) / (screenplay)
 1973 Sticks and Bones (TV Movie) (play)
Hide Hide Show Show Producer (1 credit)
 1982 I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (executive producer)
Hide Hide Show Show Thanks (1 credit)
 2015 De Palma (Documentary) (special thanks)
Hide Hide Show Show Self (3 credits)
 2018 Theater Talk (TV Series)
Self - Guest
- David Rabe's "Good for Otto" (2018) ... Self - Guest
 2012 Joe Papp in Five Acts (Documentary)
Self
 1999-2005 Charlie Rose (TV Series)
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 14 April 2005 (2005) ... Self - Guest
- Episode dated 20 January 1999 (1999) ... Self - Guest
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1975-1976 season) His play, "Streamers," was performed in a world premiere at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut before transferred to Broadway in New York City. Mike Nichols was director. Tony Walton was set designer. Bill Walker was costume designer. Ronald Wallace was lighting designer. See more »

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Spouse:

Jill Clayburgh  (her death)  (2 children) | See more »

Children:

Lily Rabe
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Personal Quote:

My plays are fairly dense, language-wise, so the question is how do you negotiate and parcel out the dialogue? In general certain scenes onstage become funny and giddy because of the language. It worked well in Hurlyburly (1998) I was happy with the movie. I got involved in the editing of the film - lots of editing of stuff where I felt the text had become redundant because the actors had done so... See more »

Trivia:

His play, "Streamers" on Broadway in New York City was nominated for a 1977 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Play. See more »
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