Alan Bennett

Biography

Born on May 9, 1934, in Leeds, England, Alan Bennett studied history at Oxford University before teaching and researching medieval history there for several years. His collaboration with Dudley Moore, Jonathan Miller, and Peter Cook in the satirical revue Beyond the Fringe brought him instant fame, leading him to give up academia and focus on writing full-time. Notable plays include "Forty Years On," "The Madness of George III," and "The History Boys."