David Mamet, an American playwriter and director. Grew up in a suburb of Chicago in the late 1940s, early 50s. His childhood was not always happy, Mamet’s sister once said that there was a lot of emotional violence growing up. Mamet first began to gain an interest in theater from his uncle due to his help landing him some small roles. Before he was a famous playwright, he was an actor and director. He also found St. Nicolas Theater Company. His first successful play was American Buffalo. It has been seen that, “the principle of dramatist of a ruthless modern world in which individuals struggle for survival and dominance.” is a key theme not only in American Buffalo but also in Glengarry Glen Ross. His writing style is unique and has been tried
