Background
Robert Thomas Cessna was born on December 17, 1934 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
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He graduated from the Catholic University of America in Washington, District of Columbia with a degree in Drama.
Career
He wrote several off Broadway and off off Broadway plays. He also wrote for television Cessna died on August 2, 2008 at the age of 73 at New York Hospital after a battle with lung cancer.
Cessna made Woodstock his home during the last few years of his life, where he was active in the arts
Cessna began his professional career as the understudy for the British cast of Beyond the Fringe that included Alan Bennett. He replaced Dudley Moore on Broadway and after a national tour he continued to play Moore"s roles.
He returned to New York City and reopened at the Barrymore Theater. Cessna"s performances in the Mad Show at New York"s New Theater are still remembered for their versatility.
Cessna"s play First Week in Bogota was the first to open s Horizons.
Cessna was also a scriptwriter for The Doctors and Another World. Cessna also served as the duo"s manager.
Membership
His domestic partner and beloved companion of 44 years is the Woodstock artist and founding member of the singing duo Twinn Connexion Gerald "Jerry" Hopkins. He was a playwright member of the 42nd Street Workshop and the Algonquin Theater Company.
