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Howard Lindsay
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| Born | Herman Nelke March 29, 1889 Waterford, New York |
| Died | February 11, 1968 (aged 78) New York City, New York |
| Notable awards | Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1946) Special Tony Award (1959) Tony Award for Best Musical (1960) |
| Spouse | Dorothy Stickney (m.1927-1968; his death) |
Howard Lindsay, whose birth name was Herman Nelke, was an important American writer, director, and actor. He was born on March 29, 1889, in Waterford, New York. He is best known for the many plays and musicals he wrote with his partner, Russel Crouse. He also famously acted in the long-running play Life with Father with his wife, Dorothy Stickney. Howard Lindsay passed away on February 11, 1968, in New York City.
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About Howard Lindsay
Early Life and Acting Career
Howard Lindsay finished school at Boston Latin School in 1907. Before he became a famous writer, he worked as an actor and director. One of his most famous acting roles was playing "Father" in the Broadway play Life with Father in 1939. He acted in this play for a very long time.
Working with Russel Crouse
Howard Lindsay often worked with his writing partner, Russel Crouse. They were known together as Lindsay and Crouse. They wrote many successful plays and musicals.
- Winning the Pulitzer Prize: In 1945, Lindsay and Crouse won the important Pulitzer Prize for Drama for their play State of the Union. This play was later made into a movie in 1948 by director Frank Capra.
- Writing for Musicals: They also wrote the story, or "book," for the famous musical The Sound of Music. For this work, they won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 1960.
- Other Musicals: Lindsay and Crouse also wrote other popular musicals like Call Me Madam, Happy Hunting, and Mr. President.
Television and Radio Work
Howard Lindsay also appeared on television and radio.
- Radio Host: On October 5, 1947, he became the host, or master of ceremonies, for the Ford Theatre radio show.
- On Television: In 1957, Lindsay and his wife, Dorothy Stickney, played the King and Queen in the Rodgers and Hammerstein television musical Cinderella. This was one of the few times his acting was recorded on film.
Clubs and Home Life
Howard Lindsay was a member of two well-known theatrical clubs in New York City.
- The Players: He was a member of The Players, a club started in the 1800s for people in the theater. He was even the president of this club from 1955 to 1965.
- The Lambs: He also joined The Lambs club in 1925 and remained a member until he passed away. His writing partner, Russel Crouse, was also a member of The Lambs.
Howard Lindsay and his wife, Dorothy Stickney, lived for a long time in the Stanton area of Readington Township, New Jersey.
