Playwright, screenwriter and novelist Wolf Mankowitz was one of Britain's most prolific and successful writers. Once dubbed 'the rising hope of British musical theatre' he lived an extravagant lifestyle, which included three luxury homes, although he was frequently in trouble with the taxman.Born in London's East End, his father Solomon was a Russian emigre who ran a second hand books stall. Educated at East Ham Grammar School he won a scholarship to Downing College, Cambridge where he edite ...[Read Story]