John Misto

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John Misto
Born13 October 1952 (1952-10-13) (age 70)
Education University of South Wales
Occupation(s)Playwright/dramatist, television screenwriter

John Misto (born 13 October 1952) is an Australian playwright and screenwriter. He graduated with an Arts/Law degree from the University of New South Wales, and then practised as a lawyer before changing his career to concentrate on working as a recognized theatre and television writer. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. John Misto, currency.com.au. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  2. John Misto, australianplays.org. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  3. John Misto, oztheatrical.com. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  4. John Misto (1952- ), encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  5. Madame Rubinstein by John Misto, thesoandsoartsclub.com. Retrieved 2 December 2021.