Barney Simon
Barney Simon | |
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| Born | 13 April 1932 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Died | 30 June 1995 (aged 63) Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Occupation | Editor, playwright, director |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | South African |
| Notable works | Woza Albert! (1981) |
Barney Simon (13 April 1932 – 30 June 1995) was a South African writer, playwright and director. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and spent most of his life there. The city of Johannesburg and its denizens, shaped by diverse racial and gender identities as well as by South Africa's politics, provided the core inspiration for his writing and directing work.