John Logan

Theater people say you are either a comedian or a tragedian, and I'm a tragedian. And the vexing, dark characters, the ones where I don't understand their pain or their anguish, they are the characters that appeal to me.

American Producer

Used to describe someone associated with serious, dramatic plays, not comedy or light entertainment.

Theatrical Term

Often used to refer to actors or playwrights of ancient Greek tragedies, a foundation of Western drama.

Cultural Legacy

Use when discussing historical figures in theatre or when analyzing classic tragic plays.

Tragedian