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- Birth nameAugustus Thorn Thomas
- Augustus Thomas was born on January 8, 1857 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Checkers (1913), The Jungle (1914) and The Nightingale (1914). He was married to Lisle Colby. He died on August 12, 1934 in Nyack, New York, USA.
- SpouseLisle Colby(? - 1934) (his death, 2 children)
- At the time of his death was considered the dean of American playwrights.
- Remembered for his American historical plays.
- One time newspaper reporter and cartoonist who had also worked as a railroad clerk.
- Served as a page in the Missouri state legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Received a Gold medal from the National Institute of Arts and Letters.
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