Jerome Coopersmith () | Playbill

Jerome Coopersmith

Writer

Coopersmith was born August 11, 1925, in New York City, working an early job as an office boy for what was then known as The Shubert Theatrical Company at the age of 16. During World War II, he served with the 94th Infantry Division of the United States Army, earning a Purple Heart. After the war, Coopersmith earned a degree from New York University.

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  • Born: Aug 11, 1925 in New York, New York, USA
  • Death: Jul 21, 2023 in Rochester, New York, USA

Awards

Tony Award
1965 Author of a Musical Nominee
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