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Alan Bennett | |
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 Bennett in 1973; photographed by Allan Warren | |
| Born | 9 May 1934 |
| Alma mater | Exeter College, Oxford |
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| Years active | 1960–present |
| Partner | Rupert Thomas |
Alan Bennett (born 9 May 1934) is an English actor, author, playwright and screenwriter. He has received numerous awards and honours including two BAFTA Awards, four Laurence Olivier Awards, and two Tony Awards. In 2005 he received the Society of London Theatre Special Award.
Bennett was born in Leeds and attended Oxford University. He taught medieval history at the university for several years. His work in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe at the 1960 Edinburgh Festival brought him instant fame and later a Special Tony Award. He turned to writing full time and gained acclaim with his plays at the Royal National Theatre. The following plays were adapted into films: The Madness of King George (1994), The History Boys (2005), and The Lady in the Van (2015).