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Charles Braun Ludlam (April 12, 1943 – May 28, 1987) was an American actor, director, and playwright. Biography. Early life. Ludlam was born in Floral Park, New York, the son of Marjorie (née Braun) and Joseph William Ludlam. [1] [2] He was raised in Greenlawn, New York, and attended Harborfields High School.
May 29, 1987 · Charles Ludlam, one of the most prolific and flamboyant artists in the theater avant-garde, who seemed to be on the verge of breaking into the mainstream of American culture, died of...
Charles Ludlam (1943-1987) was a versatile and influential American theater artist, known for his campy and avant-garde style. He founded the Ridiculous Theatre Company and wrote, acted, and directed many plays, films, and TV shows.
Learn about Charles Ludlam, a gay avant-garde theater artist who founded the Ridiculous Theatrical Company and wrote and performed in over two dozen plays. Find out his biography, awards, commemorations, and related resources.
Charles Ludlam was born on April 12, 1943 in Northport, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Big Easy (1986), The Sorrows of Dolores (1986) and Museum of Wax (1987). He died on May 28, 1987 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
LUDLAM, Charles (b. 12 April 1943;d. 28 May 1987), playwright, director, actor. Charles Braun Ludlam was born in Floral Park, Long Island. His parents were almost a stereotype of the gay artist's progenitors: a supportive mother and a father who despised his son's love of theater.
Charles Ludlam (1943-1987) grew up in Queens, New York, just a few subway stops from Greenwich Village, and the heart of Gay America. At 24, he founded the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, where he wrote, directed and performed in almost every production for the next two decades, often with Everett Quinton, his life partner and muse, by his side.
