Writing

James Kirkwood Jr.

Born: 1924-08-22
Died: 1989-04-21
Birthplace: Hollywood, California, USA

Biography

James Kirkwood Jr. (August 22, 1924 – April 21, 1989) was an American playwright, author and actor. In 1976, he received the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the Broadway hit A Chorus Line.

Known For

P.S. Your Cat is Dead!

The Supernaturals

There Must Be a Pony

Some Kind of Hero

The Merv Griffin Show

Filmography

10 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits

P.S. Your Cat is Dead!

2002 · Movie

Novel

Funny

1988 · Movie

Self

The Supernaturals

1986 · Movie

Captain (as James Kirkwood)

There Must Be a Pony

1986 · Movie

Novel

A Chorus Line

1985 · Movie

Musical

Some Kind of Hero

1982 · Movie

Novel · Screenplay · Co-Producer

Mommie Dearest

1981 · Movie

Master of Ceremonies

A Chorus Line

1980 · Movie

Writer

The Merv Griffin Show

1962 · TV Show

Self

Faith

1916 · Movie

Director · Writer