ABSTRACT

Born: December 16,1899; Teddington, Middlesex, England

Died: March 26, 1973; Blue Harbour, Jamaica Areas of Achievement: Theater, film, and music Contribution: Personifying the essence of sophisti-

cation, wit, and style, Coward was one of the most productive and versatile artists in the history of show business as a playwright, composer, actor, singer, and director.