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Tyrone Guthrie

Tyrone Guthrie - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJuly 02, 1900
DiedMay 15, 1971 (age 70)
BirthplaceTunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Tyrone Guthrie's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationLost Generation
Known ForFounding the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis and revolutionizing stage direction with his bold, modernist productions.

Intro

Tyrone Guthrie was a renowned English theatrical director, known for his innovative contributions to both British and international theatre, and for founding several influential theatres.

Early Life & Background

Tyrone Guthrie was born into an Anglo-Irish family in Kent, England. He was educated at St John's College, Oxford, where he developed his passion for the theatre, directing university productions before moving on to professional work.

Career Highlights

  • Founded and became the first artistic director of the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, USA (1963).
  • Directed at the Old Vic in London, notably advancing the careers of actors like Laurence Olivier.
  • Pioneered open-stage theatre and ensemble performance techniques.
  • Co-founded the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada (1953).
  • Published several influential books on theatre, including 'A Life in the Theatre'.

Trivia

  • Guthrie was knighted in 1961 for his services to drama.
  • He was instrumental in developing theatrical institutions on both sides of the Atlantic.

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When was Tyrone Guthrie born?

Tyrone Guthrie was born the 2 July 1900.

Where is Tyrone Guthrie from?

Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

On His Birth-Day

About July 2nd, 1900, in brief:

  • Day of the week: July 2nd, 1900 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrone_Guthrie
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tyrone-Guthrie
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0349217/