Christopher Durang is primarily known as an award-winning playwright, although he has has several successful turns as an actor. He has appeared on stage, the small screen, and in film.
Christopher Durang grew up in New Jersey where both of his parents were interested in creativity. His mother would take him to Broadway plays, and his father was a fan of musicals. At 13 his parents separated because of his father's alcoholism. Christopher battled depression through college until he received therapy sessions and joined Al-Anon. Educated at Harvard and Yale, Durang's plays are
… More renowned for their bizarre wit. He has had plays both on and off Broadway. Durang has won numerous awards for his writing.