Israel Horovitz
Writing · Screenplay · Writer · Director
Born Mar 31, 1939 · Wakefield, Massachusetts, USA
Active 1969–2020 · Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship, European Film Award for Best Screenwriter, star on Playwrights' Sidewalk
Israel Horovitz (March 31, 1939 – November 9, 2020) was an American playwright, screenwriter and director. In 1979, he co-founded company Gloucester Stage Company, and served as Artistic Director until 2006.
Filmography
The First Seven Years — FeldMy Old Lady (2014) — Director · Theatre Play · Screenplay · Executive ProducerLove Simple (2009) — JamesNew York, I Love You (2008) — Adaptation · WriterSecurity (2007) — WriterJames Dean (2001) — Louis Schurr · ScreenplaySunshine (1999) — Poet · ScreenplayNorth Shore Fish (1997) — Dr. Berkowitz · Theatre Play · WriterSubway Stories (1997) — Older Man (segment "The Listeners")The General Motors Playwrights Theater (1991) — WriterAuthor! Author! (1982) — WriterBelieve in Me (1971) — WriterThe Strawberry Statement (1970) — Dr. Benton · ScreenplayIt's Called the Sugar Plum (1969) — Writer