Lunt and fontanne biography of george

American actor

Alfred David Lunt (August 12, – August 3, ) was an American actor and director, best known for his long stage partnership with his wife, Lynn Fontanne, from the s to , co-starring in Broadway and West End productions.

Lunt and fontanne biography of george

After their marriage, they nearly always appeared together. They became known as "the Lunts" and were celebrated on both sides of the Atlantic.

Although they appeared in classics including The Taming of the Shrew, The Seagull and Pygmalion, and dark comedy by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, The Lunts were best known for their stylish performances in light comedies by Noël Coward, S.

N. Behrman, Terence Rattigan and others, and romantic plays by writers such as Robert E. Sherwood. Lunt directed some of the couple's productions, and staged plays for other managements. Though they rarely acted for the camera, The Lunts each received an Emmy Award and were nominated for an Academy Award.

The Lunts retired from the stage in , and lived at th