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Charles Braun Ludlam (April 12, 1943 – May 28, 1987) was an American actor, director, and playwright. Biography. Early life. Ludlam was born in Floral Park, New York, the son of Marjorie (née Braun) and Joseph William Ludlam. [1] [2] He was raised in Greenlawn, New York, and attended Harborfields High School.
Some of his most popular works included The Artificial Jungle, Camille, Galas, Reverse Psychology, and Der Ring Gott Farblonjet. Ludlam’s most popular play was the tour de force The Mystery of Irma Vep, in which two actors play seven roles in a send-up of gothic horror novels.
29 de may. de 1987 · Charles Ludlam, one of the most prolific and flamboyant artists in the theater avant-garde, who seemed to be on the verge of breaking into the mainstream of American culture, died of pneumonia...
Charles Ludlam, actor, director, and playwright, was born April 12, 1943. He began his career in 1966 with the PlayHouse of the Ridiculous, both as a performer and playwright. Artistic differences caused Ludlam to leave and form his own company, The Ridiculous Theatrical Company, which achieved international recognition.
Born April 12, 1943, in Floral Park, NY; died of AIDS-related pneumonia in New York City, May 28, 1987; son of Joseph William and Marjorie (Braun) Ludlam. At the time of his death, the New York Times called Charles Ludlam "one of the most prolific and flamboyant artists in the theatre of the avant-garde."
Charles Ludlam (1943-1987) grew up in Queens, New York, just a few subway stops from Greenwich Village, and the heart of Gay America. At 24, he founded the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, where he wrote, directed and performed in almost every production for the next two decades, often with Everett Quinton, his life partner and muse, by his side.
7 de jun. de 2017 · By Steven McElroy. June 7, 2017. Charles Ludlam, who founded the Ridiculous Theatrical Company (more absurd than absurdist theater), died too young in 1987, but his influence lives on in...
