David Lan

January 10, 2024
Playwright

Quick Facts

David Lan
Full Name David Lan
Occupation Playwright
Date Of Birth Jun 1, 1952(1952-06-01)
Age 72
Birthplace Cape Town
Country South Africa
Birth City Western Cape
Horoscope Gemini

David Lan Biography

Name David Lan
Birthday Jun 1
Birth Year 1952
Place Of Birth Cape Town
Home Town Western Cape
Birth Country South Africa
Birth Sign Gemini

David Lan is one of the most popular and richest Playwright who was born on June 1, 1952 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Guns and Rain: Guerrillas and Spirit Mediums in Zimbabwe 1985, re-issued in Zimbabwe 2018

In addition to his many plays, libretti, and films, he published an anthropological study after two years of field research in the Zambezi Valley in the extreme north of Zimbabwe. Guns and Rain: Guerrillas & Spirit Mediums in Zimbabwe (1985) describes the influence of religious practice on Zimbabwe’s struggle for independence from colonial rule. It has been described as ‘an undisputed modern classic’ and is taught in universities all over the world. Some of his stage works reflect his interest in politics and religion, including spirit possession and cargo cults.

David Lan Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Playwright
House Living in own house.

David Lan is one of the richest Playwright from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Lan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Born in Cape Town, he trained as an actor and gained a BA at the University of Cape Town. He has lived in London since 1972, apart from two years in Zimbabwe 1980–1982. He was awarded a BSc first class (1976) and a PhD (1984) in Social Anthropology from LSE.

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At the Young Vic, he led the campaign to rebuild the theatre (architects Haworth Tompkins) which reopened to acclaim in October 2006. He also led the 24 shows in 31 cities ‘Walkabout’ season during the 2-year rebuild.

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David Ranked on the list of most popular Playwright. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. David Lan celebrates birthday on June 1 of every year.

In 2010 he was awarded an honorary D.Litt. for services to theatre and community by the University of the South Bank.

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