Frank D. Gilroy
1925 - 2015
General Information
Bio
(1925-2015) Playwright, screenwriter. Frank D. Gilroy was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in Monroe, New York. He wrote for many television programs in the 1950s.
Full Name
Frank D. Gilroy
Locations
Orange
Author's Timeline
1925
BIRTH
Frank Daniel Gilroy was born in the Bronx, New York, on October 13, 1925.
1943
OTHER
Mr. Gilroy graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, New York, in 1943.
1960
LITWORK
The Gallant Hours
Screenplay written by Frank D. Gilroy and Beirne Lay, Jr.
Screenplay written by Frank D. Gilroy and Beirne Lay, Jr.
1962
LITWORK
Who'll Save the Plowboy?
E. Waugh
Play.
E. Waugh
Play.
1962
RESIDENCE
Mr. Gilroy and his family settled in Monroe, New York, in 1962.
1964
LITWORK
The Subject Was Roses
Random House
0394405056 / 978-0394405056
Play, winner of a Tony, a Pulitzer Prize, and a Drama Critics' Circle Award.
Random House
0394405056 / 978-0394405056
Play, winner of a Tony, a Pulitzer Prize, and a Drama Critics' Circle Award.
1971
LITWORK
Desperate Characters
Screenplay adapted from a Paula Fox novel.
Screenplay adapted from a Paula Fox novel.
1973
LITWORK
Present Tense: Four Plays (So Please Be Kind, 'Twas Billig, Come Next Tuesday, & Present Tense)
Samuel French, Inc.
Four plays.
Samuel French, Inc.
Four plays.
1976
LITWORK
From Noon Till Three
Screenplay based on his own novel of the same name.
Screenplay based on his own novel of the same name.
1979
LITWORK
Last Licks
Play.
Play.
1985
LITWORK
The Gig
Screenplay.
Screenplay.
1987
LITWORK
Reel to Real
Samuel French
Play.
Samuel French
Play.
1991
LITWORK
A Way With Words
Five one-act plays.
Five one-act plays.
1993
LITWORK
Any Given Day
Play.
Play.
2015
DEATH
Frank D. Gilroy died at his home in Monroe, New York, on September 12, 2015.
2015
INTERMENT
Mr. Gilroy's remains were cremated and the ashes were given to his wife.
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