Jerome Lawrence, a renowned playwright, is most famously associated with the acclaimed plays "Auntie Mame", "Inherit the Wind", and "First Monday in October", which he co-authored with his long-time collaborator, Robert E. Lee.
Throughout their 50-year partnership, the duo worked together on an impressive 39 projects, leaving an indelible mark on the world of theatre. In recognition of their remarkable contributions, a theatre archive was established in their honor at Ohio State University, where Lawrence had graduated.
Before venturing into the world of playwriting, Lawrence had a stint as a reporter and editor for several small Ohio newspapers. He later transitioned to radio, serving as a writer for CBS. Additionally, he shared his expertise as a playwriting instructor at the University of Southern California's Master of Professional Writing Program.
In a testament to his enduring legacy, the university recently named its one-act-play festival in his honor. Although his works continue to be widely performed around the globe, Lawrence's sole Tony Award nomination was for Best Musical, for the book of "Mame".
