THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Lorraine Hansberry
African-American playwright and author (1930-1965)
Lorraine Hansberry was born on May 19, 1930 in Chicago, United States and died on January 12, 1965, aged 34.
Born
May 19, 1930
Lorraine Hansberry died aged 34.
Died: January 12, 1965
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Chicago, United States
- Professions
- activist, theatre director, playwright, writer, screenwriter
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Lorraine Hansberry
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
- Birth name
- Lorraine Vivian Hansberry
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- Integrated Authority File
- Find a Grave
- Discogs
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Internet Broadway Database
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
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Questions people ask
How old was Lorraine Hansberry when they died?
Lorraine Hansberry died aged 34.
When is Lorraine Hansberry’s birthday?
Lorraine Hansberry’s recorded birthday is May 19.
Where was Lorraine Hansberry born?
Lorraine Hansberry was born in Chicago, United States.
What was Lorraine Hansberry’s name at birth?
Lorraine Hansberry’s recorded birth name is Lorraine Vivian Hansberry.
When did Lorraine Hansberry die?
Lorraine Hansberry died on January 12, 1965.