George Kelly (playwright)

George Kelly
Born(1887-01-16)January 16, 1887
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 1974(1974-06-18) (aged 87)
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Notable awardsPulitzer Prize for Drama (1926)
PartnerWilliam Weagley

George Edward Kelly (January 16, 1887 – June 18, 1974) was an American playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor. He began his career in vaudeville as an actor and sketch writer. He became best known for his satiric comedies, including The Torch-Bearers (1922) and The Show-Off (1924). He won the Pulitzer Prize for Craig's Wife (1925).

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