Maxwell Anderson

James Maxwell Anderson was an American playwright, author, poet, journalist, and lyricist. Anderson faced many challenges in his career, frequently losing jobs for expressing his opinions or supporting controversial... Wikipedia

• Born:  James Maxwell Anderson, December 15, 1888, Atlantic, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• Age at death:  70 years
• Died:  February 28, 1959, Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
• Pen name:  John Nairne Michaelson
• Occupation:  Playwright
• Education:  University of North Dakota (BA), Stanford University (MA)
• Notable awards:  Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1933)
• Partner:  Gertrude Higger (1933–1953)
• Children:  6, including Quentin including 2 adopted children of his second marriage.
• Relatives:  Maxwell L. Anderson (grandson)
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