Dramatist

Date of Birth: June 24, 1916 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: March 30, 1986 Biography John Anthony Ciardi was an American poet, translator, and etymologist, best known for his poetry and his translation of Dante’s “Divine Comedy.” Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ciardi grew up…

Date of Birth: March 1, 1969 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Biography Jeremy “Jez” Butterworth is a renowned English dramatist, screenwriter, and playwright, celebrated for his contributions to contemporary theatre and film. Born in London, England, Jez Butterworth has established himself as a significant figure in the…

Date of Birth: December 22, 1639 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: April 21, 1699 Biography Jean Racine was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Molière and Corneille. He was born Jean-Baptiste Racine on December 22, 1639,…

Date of Birth: October 29, 1882 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: January 31, 1944 Biography Jean Giraudoux was a French dramatist, novelist, and diplomat, renowned for his poetic and symbolist plays. Born on October 29, 1882, in Bellac, France, Giraudoux’s works often explore themes…

Date of Birth: December 19, 1910 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Date of Death: April 15, 1986 Biography Jean Genet was a French novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and political activist born on December 19, 1910. Abandoned by his mother at a young age, Genet spent much of…

Date of Birth: September 13, 1596 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: October 29, 1666 Biography James Shirley was a notable English dramatist born on September 13, 1596, in London, England. His literary career blossomed during the Jacobean and Caroline periods. Shirley was educated at…

Date of Birth: April 23, 1926 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: September 11, 2017 Biography James Patrick Donleavy, known as J. P. Donleavy, was an Irish-American novelist, playwright, and dramatist renowned for his distinctive style and wry humor. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he…

Date of Birth: November 9, 1926 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: February 12, 2009 Biography Hugh Leonard, born John Joseph Byrne, was an acclaimed Irish dramatist and screenwriter, best known for his plays and adaptations that captured the essence of Irish life and culture.…

Date of Birth: October 18, 1800 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: March 27, 1886 Biography Henry Taylor was a renowned English dramatist, born on October 18, 1800, in Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, England. Taylor’s career spanned several decades during which he produced numerous acclaimed works that…

Date of Birth: January 8, 1835 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: April 11, 1884 Biography Henry James Byron was an influential English dramatist, born on January 8, 1835. He made significant contributions to the world of theater during the 19th century. Byron was known…