Clurman, Harold, 1901-1980

Harold Clurman, director, author, teacher, critic, and occasional actor, was born Harold Edgar Clurman on September 18, 1901, in New York City, son of Samuel M. and Bertha (Saphir) Clurman. Mr. Clurman was co-founder of the Group Theatre (1931) and was made executive consultant of the Repertory Theatre of Lincoln Center. He became theater critic for "The Nation" in 1953 and also wrote for the "London Observer", "New Republic" and "Tomorrow Magazine". He married Stella Adler in 1943, he later married actress Juleen Compton. Mr. Clurman died in New York City on September 9, 1980.

From the guide to the Harold Clurman's reviews for the Nation, 1955-1956, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)

Theatrical director, producer.

From the description of Reminiscences of Harold Edgar Clurman : oral history, 1979. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309729504

American theater director and drama critic.

From the description of Typed letter signed : New York, to Pare Lorentz, 1938 June 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 441492185

Stage director and author.

Clurman attended Columbia University in 1921.

From the description of Harold Clurman papers, 1922-1980. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 476795543

Harold Clurman, director, author, teacher, critic, and occasional actor, was born Harold Edgar Clurman on September 18, 1901, in New York City, son of Samuel M. and Bertha (Saphir) Clurman.

He started his career on the stage at the age of 13 in a production of THE SAINT. Clurman worked as an actor and stage manager before making his directorial debut with the Clifford Odets play AWAKE AND SING. Harold Clurman was a founder of the Group Theatre and directed many of their productions during the years 1931-1941. Some plays which he directed include: PARADISE LOST, GOLDEN BOY, ROCKET TO THE MOON, NIGHT MUSIC, ALL MY SONS, THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING, DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, THE LADIES OF THE CORRIDOR, BUS STOP, TIGER AT THE GATES and HEARTBREAK HOUSE, among others.

In 1963, Harold Clurman became the executive consultant for the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center and directed INCIDENT AT VICHY by Arthur Miller. He also directed plays in Europe, Japan and Israel.

Harold Clurman was a noted writer contributor to THE NATION as a theater critic and wrote articles for the LONDON OBSERVER and NEW REPUBLIC, as well. Harold Clurman was married twice, first to the actress, Stella Adler and second to the actress, Juleen Compton.

From the description of Harold Clurman papers, 1938-1978. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122486139

Harold Clurman, director, author, teacher, critic, and occasional actor, was born Harold Edgar Clurman on September 18, 1901, in New York City, son of Samuel M. and Bertha (Saphir) Clurman.

Mr. Clurman was co-founder of the Group Theatre (1931) and was made executive consultant of the Repertory Theatre of Lincoln Center. He became theater critic for "The Nation" in 1953 and also wrote for the "London Observer", "New Republic" and "Tomorrow Magazine". He married Stella Adler in 1943, he later married actress Juleen Compton. Mr. Clurman died in New York City on September 9, 1980.

From the description of Harold Clurman's reviews for the Nation, 1955-1956. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122580865

Harold Clurman, director, critic, author and lecturer was born in New York City in 1901. He started his career on the stage at the age of 13 in a production of The Saint . Clurman worked as actor and stage manager before making his directorial debut with the Clifford Odets play Awake and Sing (see photograph scrapbook on this production, Box 10, Folder 1). Harold Clurman was a founder of the Group Theatre and directed many of their productions during the years 1931-1941. Some plays which he directed include: Paradise Lost, Golden Boy, Rocket to the Moon, Night Music, All My Sons, The Member of the Wedding, Desire Under the Elms, The Ladies of the Corridor, Bus Stop, Tiger at the Gates and Heartbreak House, among others.

In 1963, Harold Clurman became the executive consultant for the Repertory Theater of Lincoln Center and directed Incident at Vichy by Arthur Miller . He also directed plays in Europe, Japan and Israel.

Harold Clurman was also a noted writer contributor to The Nation as a theater critic and wrote articles for the London Observer and New Republic as well. His books include: All People Are Famous, On Directing and Ibsen

Harold Clurman was married to the actress, Stella Adler and later to the actress Juleen Compton . Harold Clurman died in 1980.

From the guide to the Harold Clurman papers, 1938-1978, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)