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- Birth nameNathan Richard Nusbaum
- N. Richard Nash was born on June 8, 1913 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for Cry Macho (2021), Porgy and Bess (1959) and The Rainmaker (1956). He was married to Lillian J (Katherine Copeland) Kaplan, Janice Rule and Helena Louise Taylor. He died on December 11, 2000 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesLillian J (Katherine Copeland) Kaplan(November 26, 1955 - October 13, 1992) (her death, 2 children)Janice Rule(April 15, 1955 - November 4, 1955) (divorced)Helena Louise Taylor(September 18, 1935 - April 15, 1955) (divorced, 1 child)
- Says he wrote The Rainmaker (1956) as a tribute to his compassionate older sister, Mae, who "saved my life" by curing him of stuttering when he was a child, by acting as a tirelessly attentive listener.
- His play, "The Rainmaker," was awarded the 1984 Joseph Jefferson Award Citation for Play Production at the Pegasus Players in Chicago, Illinois.
- After a brief career as a $10 a bout prizefighter, he enrolled in the University of Philadelphia, eventually graduating in English and philosophy. In 1940, he taught drama at Bryn Mawr Colllege, having published his first play.
- He died at his home in Manhattan, NYC.
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1968 Tony Award, his book part of a Best Musical nomination for "The Happy Time."
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