David Kaufman (1)

Author of Doris Day: The Untold Story of the Girl Next Door

For other authors named David Kaufman, see the disambiguation page.

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About the Author

David Kaufman has been covering the theater in New York since 1981. A former theater critic for the New York Daily News, he is also a long-time contributor to The Nation, the Village Voice, and The New York Times's Arts & Leisure section and Book Review.

Works by David Kaufman

Ridiculous!: The Theatrical Life and Times of Charles Ludlam (2002) 47 copies

Some Enchanted Evenings: The Glittering Life and Times of Mary Martin (2016) 38 copies

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Gender: male
Short biography: David Kaufman is a New York-based journalist, theatre critic, and biographer. He has written for The New York Times, The Nation, and Architectural Digest. He is best known for his meticulously researched biographies of theatrical icons, including Charles Ludlam and Doris Day, focusing on their cultural impact and private complexities.
Nationality: USA
Associated Place (for map): USA