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Jean-Claude van Itallie(1936-2021)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Actor
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Jean-Claude van Itallie was born on 25 May 1936 in Brussels, Belgium. He was a writer and director. He died on 9 September 2021 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornMay 25, 1936
DiedSeptember 9, 2021(85)
BornMay 25, 1936
DiedSeptember 9, 2021(85)
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Known for

American Cream
7.3
  • Writer(as Rob Simple)
  • 1972
America Hurrah (2012)
America Hurrah
8.9
  • Writer
  • 2012
Strange Sex - Volume 2
Video
  • Director(as Rob Simple)
  • 1994
New York Television Theatre (1965)
New York Television Theatre
6.9
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • America Hurrah (2012)
    America Hurrah
    8.9
    • Writer
    • 2012
  • American Cream
    7.3
    • written by (as Rob Simple)
    • 1972
  • New York Television Theatre (1965)
    New York Television Theatre
    6.9
    TV Series
    • play: "Take a Deep Breath"
    • play: "Almost Like Being"
    • 1966–1969
  • NET Playhouse (1964)
    NET Playhouse
    7.4
    TV Series
    • play: "Pavane"
    • 1967
  • Look Up and Live (1954)
    Look Up and Live
    5.9
    TV Series
    • adapted for television
    • adaptation
    • 1963–1964

Director



  • Strange Sex - Volume 2
    Video
    • Director (as Rob Simple)
    • 1994
  • American Cream
    7.3
    • Director (as Rob Simple)
    • 1972

Actor



  • Scenes from the End of History
    Short
    • Magician
    • 2016

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Rob Simple
  • Born
    • May 25, 1936
    • Brussels, Belgium
  • Died
    • September 9, 2021
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(pneumonia)
  • Other works
    He translated Anton Chekhov's play, "The Cherry Orchard," at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C. Lucian Pintilie was director.

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