Tony Kushner is an American playwright and screenwriter.

Lauded for his work on stage he's most known for his seminal work Angels in America which earned a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award.

At the turn of the 21st century he became known for his numerous film collaborations with Steven Spielberg which have garnered him a Golden Globe Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, and a BAFTA Award.

He received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama in 2013.

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