James Kirkwood Jr.

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James Kirkwood Jr.

Writing August 22, 1924

Hollywood, California, USA

James Kirkwood Jr. (August 22, 1924 – April 21, 1989) was an American playwright, author and actor. In 1976, he received the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book…

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The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

6.8 1962 TV Show
Mommie Dearest

Mommie Dearest

6.4 1981 Movie
A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line

6.2 1985 Movie
Some Kind of Hero

Some Kind of Hero

5.6 1982 Movie
The Supernaturals

The Supernaturals

4.2 1986 Movie
P.S. Your Cat is Dead!

P.S. Your Cat is Dead!

4.4 2002 Movie
There Must Be a Pony

There Must Be a Pony

6.8 1986 Movie
Funny

Funny

8.0 1988 Movie
A Chorus Line

A Chorus Line

1980 Movie
Faith

Faith

1916 Movie

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James Kirkwood Jr. (August 22, 1924 – April 21, 1989) was an American playwright, author and actor. In 1976, he received the Tony Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the Broadway hit A Chorus Line.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2002
    P.S. Your Cat is Dead!

    Movie Novel

  2. 1988
    Funny

    Movie Self

  3. 1986
    There Must Be a Pony

    Movie Novel

  4. 1986
    The Supernaturals

    Movie Captain (as James Kirkwood)

  5. 1985
    A Chorus Line

    Movie Musical

  6. 1982
    Some Kind of Hero

    Movie Novel

  7. 1981
    Mommie Dearest

    Movie Master of Ceremonies

  8. 1980
    A Chorus Line

    Movie Writer

  9. 1962
    The Merv Griffin Show

    TV show Self

  10. 1916
    Faith

    Movie Director