Noel Coward
Noël Coward (1899-1973) , also known as Sir Noël Peirce Coward, was an English writer, director and performer. He studied dance and acting as a child, before making his professional debut at age 12. As a teen, he began writing plays including the comedy I'll Leave It to You , which debuted in 1920. Over the course of his career, Coward penned more than 50 plays such as Private Lives , Present Laughter and Blithe Spirit . During his final years, he received knighthood (in 1969) followed by a...See more
Noël Coward (1899-1973) , also known as Sir Noël Peirce Coward, was an English writer, director and performer. He studied dance and acting as a child, before making his professional debut at age 12. As a teen, he began writing plays including the comedy I'll Leave It to You , which debuted in 1920. Over the course of his career, Coward penned more than 50 plays such as Private Lives , Present Laughter and Blithe Spirit . During his final years, he received knighthood (in 1969) followed by a Tony Award for lifetime achievement. See less
