Writing

Scott McPherson

Born October 13, 1959 · Columbus, Ohio, USA

Died November 7, 1992 · aged 33

One of the first openly gay, HIV-positive American artists, a renowned playwright and accomplished actor. Scott McPherson, was the author of the critically acclaimed play Marvin’s Room, later made into a film. Born in 1959, he died of AIDS complications in 1992. His award-winning play, “Marvin’s Room”, is regarded as one of Chicago’s most vital artistic and creative forces. Amidst the homophobia …