Arts & LiteratureAmerican1894 – 1984
Brookes Atkinson
Theater critic, New York Times drama columnist
Biography
An influential American theater critic and journalist who wrote for The New York Times for decades. He was a prominent voice in American theater criticism during the mid-20th century.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
American
Born
1894
Died
1984
Thinking about the name
Brookes
English origin
“A pluralized or possessive form of Brook, this name carries an understated elegance with its restrained -es ending. It suggests multiple streams or water sources, evoking a landscape rich with natural beauty and movement.”