David Rabe was born on March 10, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Casualties of War (1989), The Firm (1993) and We're Just Married.

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Bio: David Rabe was born on March 10, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Casualties of War (1989), The Firm (1993) and We're Just Married.

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Tivia: Father of daughter Lily Rabe and son Michael Rabe, with Jill Clayburgh. Has a son, Jason Rabe, from a previous marriage to Elizabeth Pan.Won Broadway's 1972 Tony Award as author of Best Play winner "Sticks and Bones". He was also nominated three times as author of a Best Play nominee: in 1974 for "Boom Boom Room," in 1977 for "Streamers" and in 1985 for "Hurlyburly."His drama, "Hurlyburly", was nominated for a 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best New Play of 1997 season.Brother-in-law of Jim Clayburgh.His play, "Good for Otto" at The Gift Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2016 Joseph Jefferson (Equity) Award for Midsize Play Production.His play, "Streamers" on Broadway in New York City was nominated for a 1977 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Play.His play, "Streamers" on Broadway in New York City was awarded the New York Drama Critics Award for Best Play.As a young man, he served as a medical officer in Vietnam and was profoundly affected by his experiences in that war. A great many of his most famous writing credits concern the Vietnam War.