Mercedes de Acosta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mercedes de Acosta

American poet, playwright, and novelist

Date of Birth: 01-Mar-1893

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 09-May-1968

Profession: screenwriter, writer, poet, fashion designer, novelist, autobiographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Mercedes de Acosta (March 1, 1892 or 1893 – May 9, 1968) was an American poet, playwright, and novelist.
De Acosta wrote almost a dozen plays, only four of which were produced, and she published a novel and three volumes of poetry.
She was professionally unsuccessful but is known for her many lesbian relationships with famous Broadway and Hollywood personalities and numerous friendships with prominent artists of the period.