- Born: 1918
- Birthplace: Fort Dodge, IA
- Died: May 19, 1949
Thomas Heggen won the Tony Award in 1948 for Best Author and Best Play for his Broadway play, Mister Roberts. The play was based on Heggen's novel of the same name, which he had based on his own experiences in the navy; he collaborated on the play with Joshua Logan. In 1955, the play was adapted for the screen, with Henry Fonda playing the title role.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Heggen worked as a columnist and editor for the Minnesota Daily.
Most Famous Works
- Mister Roberts (1948)
