Birthdate: June 25, 1935
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Larry Kramer was a multi-talented American playwright, author, film producer, public health advocate, and gay rights activist. He gained recognition for his work in rewriting scripts for Columbia Pictures and writing the screenplay for the film Women in Love (1969). Kramer’s controversial novel Faggots showcased his confrontational style, sparking mixed reviews. Witnessing the AIDS crisis firsthand, he co-founded the Gay Men’s Health Crisis and later founded ACT UP, contributing significantly to public health policy changes and awareness of HIV/AIDS. His plays, including The Normal Heart, garnered critical acclaim and prestigious awards.
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