Joe Orton

Known for

Writing

Born

January 1, 1933

Died

August 9, 1967

Birthplace

Leicester - England - UK

John Kingsley Orton, known by the pen name of Joe Orton, was an English playwright, author, and diarist. His public career, from 1964 until his murder in 1967 by his partner, was short but highly influential. During this brief period he shocked, outraged, and amused audiences with his scandalous black comedies.