14 Fascinating Facts about Harold Pinter
Michael Billington's "Harold Pinter" is a comprehensive biography of one of the most important and influential playwrights of the 20th century. Written by the Guardian's long-serving theater critic, the book traces Pinter's life and career from his working-class roots in London to his rise to international fame as a playwright, actor, and director. Along the way, the book explores Pinter's signature writing style, his political activism, and his personal life. "Harold Pinter" is an essential read for anyone interested in Pinter's work or the history of modern British theatre Pinter's early life and education : Pinter was born in London to a working-class family and was educated at Hackney Downs School. He later studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began his career as an actor. Pinter's early plays : Pinter's first play, The Room, was produced in 1957, and he quickly gained a reputation as a major new voice in British t…
