![]() Portrait for Noël Coward's last Christmas Card Image by Allan Warren, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Noel CowardSir Noël Coward (1899–1973) was a prominent English playwright, composer, actor, and singer celebrated for his sharp wit and flamboyant style. He wrote over 50 plays, including enduring classics such as "Hay Fever," "Private Lives," and "Blithe Spirit," and created numerous songs and musicals. Coward's career spanned six decades, during which he gained recognition for his contributions to theatre and film, receiving an Academy Honorary Award in 1943. He was knighted in 1970 and influenced popular culture significantly, with his works still performed today. Coward's private life, including his homosexuality, was less publicly acknowledged during his lifetime but has been discussed posthumously. (Source: Wikipedia)
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