Robert Patrick born Robert Patrick O'Connor was an American playwright, poet, lyricist, short story writer, and novelist best known for his significant contributions he made to the fields of theater, poetry, fiction, and songwriting. Patrick is best known for his work as a playwright, having written over 60 plays and over 300 production throughout his career. His plays, which often dealt with themes of sexuality, politics, and social justice, were groundbreaking for their time and helped pave th... moreRobert Patrick born Robert Patrick O'Connor was an American playwright, poet, lyricist, short story writer, and novelist best known for his significant contributions he made to the fields of theater, poetry, fiction, and songwriting. Patrick is best known for his work as a playwright, having written over 60 plays and over 300 production throughout his career. His plays, which often dealt with themes of sexuality, politics, and social justice, were groundbreaking for their time and helped pave the way for the LGBTQ+ theater movement. Some of his most notable works include "Kennedy's Children," "The Haunted Host," and "T-Shirts." In addition to his work in theater, Patrick was also a talented poet, lyricist, short story writer, and novelist. He published several collections of poetry, including "My Life with Women: Confessions of a Domesticated Male" and "Plays and Poems for Women." He also wrote the lyrics for several songs, including "The Lavender Song" and "Gay Messiah." He won numerous awards for his work throughout his career including Show Business Best Play Award, New York Innovative Theatre Artistic Achievement Award, and Robert Chesley Award For Lifetime Achievement In Gay Playwrighting.
