Spalding Gray was born on June 5, 1941 in Providence, RI. American actor and writer whose autobiographical monologue, "Swimming to Cambodia," received widespread acclaim and was adapted into a 1987 film. He also wrote and performed several one-man shows, including "Monster in a Box" and "Gray's Anatomy."
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About
American actor and Writer whose autobiographical monologue, "Swimming to Cambodia," received widespread acclaim and was adapted into a 1987 film. He also wrote and performed several one-man shows, including "Monster in a Box" and "Gray's Anatomy."
Before Fame
He attended Emerson College and later moved to San Francisco, where he became a poetry Teacher at the Esalen Institute. In 1970, he became a member of The Performance Group, an experimental theatrical troupe helmed by Richard Schechner.
Trivia
His "Swimming to Cambodia" monologue earned him both a Guggenheim Fellowship and a National Book Award.
Family Life
He married his first wife, Renee Shafransky, in 1991. His decade-long marriage to second wife, Kathleen Russo, ended with his 2004 suicide. He had two sons, Forrest and Theo.
Associated With
He appeared in the movie, Kate & Leopold, starring Hugh Jackman.