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Wajdi Mouawad

Writing
57 years oldDeir al-Qamar, Lebanon

Biography

Wajdi Mouawad, OC, is a Lebanese-Canadian writer, actor, and director. He is known in Canadian and French theatre for politically engaged works such as the acclaimed play Incendies (2003). His works often revolve around family trauma, war, and the betrayal of youth. Since April 2016, Mouawad has been the director of the Théâtre national de la Colline in Paris.

Personal Details

Born
October 16, 1968
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Deir al-Qamar, Lebanon
Known For
Writing

Also Known As

وجدي معوض