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Noël Coward - Biography

Coward, full name Cyr Pearce Coward, was born on 16 December 1899 in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. He became one of the most versatile and talented artists of his time, covering various aspects of the arts, including theatre, music, film and literature.

Noel grew up in a bourgeois family and developed an interest in art from childhood onward. He began acting in theatre productions at school and showed his talent for acting and singing. At the age of 12, he already performed on stage in the musical comedy "The Blue Bird."

Coward's career began with musical comedies and westerns in London. His charm and talent attracted attention, and he quickly became a well-known actor and songwriter.

Noel became famous for his theatre plays and comedies, which often represented British elegance and humour. Some of his more famous works include:

1. "Lady Preferred" ("Private Lives") is a comedy about the difficult relationship of former spouses.

2. Blithe Spirit is a comedy about invoking spirits and supernatural phenomena.