Terrence McNally: Biography in Details
Who was Terrence McNally?
Terrence McNally was an American playwright as well as an actor. He was popular for projects such as American Playhouse (1980), Frankie and Johnny (1991), and The Ritz (1976).
Terrence McNally- Death, Age
He fought lung cancer in 1990 that resulted in taking some parts of his lungs out. Then in March 2020, he was infected by Coronavirus.
Finally, he took his last breath at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on 24 March 2020. He was 81 years of age and died due to complications from COVID-19.
Terrence McNally- Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education
Terrence McNally was born on o3 Nov 1938 in St. Petersburg, Florida, the U.S. He was of Irish Catholic ancestry.
His father was Hubert Arthur and his mother was Dorothy Katharine (Rapp) McNally. His parents used to run a bar named The Pelican Club.
Moving towards his academics, he joined Columbia College in 1956 and passed out with a BA in English in 1960.
Terrence McNally: Professional Life, Career
Terrence McNally as a writer has written several projects. He wrote two episodes of New York Television Theatre (TV Series). His other credits were,
- The Ritz in 1976
- Mama Malone ( 7 episodes in 1984)
- The Rink (1990)
- Common Ground (2000)
- Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption (2012)
- Lips Together, Teeth Apart (2020)
Moreover, Terrence was also an actor who was seen briefly in The Young and the Restless as Dr. Robert Lynch, The Greatest American Hero as Keith, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe as David, CHiPs as Clerk, etc.
Awards/Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 1993 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Won |
| 1996 | Tony Awards | Best Play | Won |
| 1990 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Writing in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1995 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Won |
| 2006 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Play | Nominated |
| 2017 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Nominated |
HHow much does Terrence McNally earn?
By the reports of 2021, he had a net worth of around $1 million. But the salary he receives was behind the curtain.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
He had brown eyes with hair turned into grey color. He stood at an average height and his weight was also decent.
Is Terrence McNally invovled in any rumors and controversies?
This late playwright was not surrounded by any huge rumors or scandals. But his death has shocked the entertainment industry.
Social Media
He was not available on sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Trivia/Facts
- He was 82 years of age, as of 2022.
- His zodiac sign was Scorpio.
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Terrence McNally's Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | April | Saturday |
| 2025 | April | Sunday |
| 2026 | April | Monday |
| 2027 | April | Tuesday |
| 2028 | April | Thursday |
Terrence McNally's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2024 | November | Sunday |
| 2025 | November | Monday |
| 2026 | November | Tuesday |
| 2027 | November | Wednesday |
| 2028 | November | Friday |
