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Frank Galati
Writing
Born November 29, 1943 · Highland Park, Illinois, USA
Died January 2, 2023
Also known as Frank Joseph Galati
Biography
Frank Joseph Galati was born on November 29, 1943 in Highland Park, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for The Accidental Tourist (1988), American Playhouse (1980) and The Party Animal (1984). Galati married his longtime partner, Peter Amster, in 2017. Later in life, they resided between Sarasota, Florida, and Beaver Island on Lake Michigan. He died on January 2, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida, USA, complications from cancer.
Awards & recognition
- Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame · 2004
- Jeff Awards · 1992
- Jeff Awards · 1990
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Play · 1990
- Tony Award — Best Play · 1990
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- Jeff Awards · 1988
- Jeff Awards · 1985
- Jeff Awards · 1982
- Jeff Awards · 1980
- Drama Desk Awards
- Outer Critics Circle Award
- Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1998 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1989 · nominated
