Peter Nichols

About

Playwright who wrote comic plays dealing with serious subjects, such as A Day in the Death of Joe Egg.

Before Fame

He studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and worked as a teacher while writing teleplays.

Trivia

His works A Day in the Death of Joe Egg and The National Health were both nominated for Tony Awards for Best Play.

Family Life

He has one son with his longtime wife.

Associated With

He and Oscar winner Jeremy Irons both attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.