Kenneth H. Brown

Kenneth Howard Brown (March 9, 1936 – February 5, 2022) was an American playwright and novelist. His play, The Brig, won three Obie Awards. It was adapted into film by Jonas Mekas.[1]

Background

Brown was born in New York City, New York in Brooklyn, and served in the United States Marine Corps. Brown went to Columbia University and was a bartender; He died on February 5, 2022, at the age of 85 in New York City in a hospice in the Queens from cancer.[2][3] His papers are held at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin.[4]

Plays
  • The Brig
  • Nightlight

Books
  • The Narrows
  • Hitler’s Analysts

References
  1. Vadukul, Alex (February 7, 2022). "Kenneth H. Brown, Playwright Best Known for 'The Brig,' Dies at 85". The New York Times.
  2. Wild, Stephi. "Playwright Kenneth H. Brown Dies at Age 86". BroadwayWorld.com.
  3. Daily Expert News (DEN).' Nick Erickson, February 7, 2002, 'Kenneth H. Brown, playwright best known for 'The Brig' dies aged 85'
  4. "Research Guide: Harry Ransom Center". www.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved 2022-08-26.


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