Gertrude Friedberg
| Gertrude Tonkonogy Friedberg | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Gertrude Tonkonogy 17 March 1908 New York City, New York |
| Died |
17 September 1989 (aged 81) Manhattan, New York |
| Occupation | Playwright and author |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | United States |
Gertrude Tonkonogy Friedberg (died September 17, 1989, aged 81) was an American playwright and author.[1]
Friedberg's first collection was in 1959 in the new writer showcase Short Story 2, which featured stories from her and three other authors including Michael Rumaker.[2] Her stories had previously been published in the magazines New World Writing, Esquire and The Atlantic.[2]
Friedberg wrote two Broadway plays, Town House which was based on stories by John Cheever, and Three-Cornered-Moon which starred Ruth Gordon and Brian Donlevy, and was later made into a film of the same name.[1] In addition to publishing several short stories in the genre, Friedberg wrote a science-fiction novel, The Revolving Boy, reprinted in the Ace Science Fiction Specials series.[1]
Personal life
Friedberg had two children, Richard and Barbara.[1] Her siblings included Eugene Tonkonogy.[3]
Death
Friedberg died of cancer in her Manhattan home.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Gertrude T. Friedberg, Playwright, 81". The New York Times. 20 September 1989. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
- 1 2 Peden, William (October 18, 1959). "Writer to Watch". The New York Times. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ↑ Martin, Douglas (January 15, 2001). "Eugene Tonkonogy, Investor And Adventurer, Dies at 95". The New York Times. Retrieved June 30, 2010.