Scriptwriter, playwright, film and theatre director, and author. Born Laurence Cohen and also wrote as Lesser Columbus. Born Hull, or Newcastle-upon-Tyne (sources differ). Died Hampstead. Married to Helene Eugenie Alexandra Gingold.
He operated as an impresario when he created the Fortune Theatre and wrote the opening play, Sinners!
hold this unflattering portrait of Cowen and his dog Nanki Woo.
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Laurence Cowen
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