Arthur Kopit was born on May 10, 1937 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Nine (2009), Hands of a Stranger (1987) and Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976). He was previously married to Leslie Garis. He died on April 2, 2021 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.