Award
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
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Rosalyn Drexler
1926-11-25 – 2025-09-03
Life & Legacy
Rosalyn Drexler (née Bronznick; November 25, 1926 – September 3, 2025) was an American visual artist, novelist, Obie Award-winning playwright, Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and professional wrestler. Although she had a polymathic career, Drexler is perhaps best known for her pop art paintings and as the author of the novelization of the film Rocky, under the pseudonym Julia Sorel. Drexler lived and worked in New York City, New York.
Occupation & Career
painter, artist, playwright, writer, professional wrestler, screenwriter, dramaturge, visual artist
Education
High School of Music & Art; Hunter College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special; honorary degree; Guggenheim Fellowship; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship · honorary degree · Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series · Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
Education & Institutions
High School of Music & Art · Hunter College
Verified Legacy Record
Award
honorary degree
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Award
Guggenheim Fellowship
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Award
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
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Family Spouse
Sherman Drexler
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Sources & Provenance
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