Eric Bentley
Eric Bentley | |
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Bentley in 1976 | |
| Born | Eric Russell Bentley September 14, 1916 Bolton, Lancashire, England |
| Died | August 5, 2020 (aged 103) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | University of Oxford Yale University |
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| Years active | 1938–2020 |
Eric Russell Bentley (September 14, 1916 – August 5, 2020) was a British-born American theater critic, playwright, singer, editor, and translator. In 1998, he was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the New York Theater Hall of Fame, recognizing his many years of cabaret performances.