Larry Kramer

Born: 1935-06-25

Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

Biography

Laurence David Kramer (June 25, 1935 – May 27, 2020) was an American playwright, author, film producer, public health advocate, and gay rights activist. He began his career rewriting scripts while working for Columbia Pictures, which led him to London, where he worked with United Artists. There he wrote the screenplay for the film Women in Love (1969) and received an Academy Award nomination for his work.

Known For

The Normal Heart
Women in Love
Outrage
Lost Horizon
Howard
Every Act of Life
Gay Sex in the 70s
Vito
People Like Us: Making 'Philadelphia'
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

Top Movie Credits

The Normal Heart Theatre Play
Lost Horizon Screenplay
Howard Self (archive footage)
Vito Self
People Like Us: Making 'Philadelphia' Archival Footage Coordinator