Playwright

Date of Birth: April 23, 1564 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: April 23, 1616 Biography William Shakespeare, often hailed as the greatest playwright in the English language, was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. His exact birthdate is not recorded, but he was baptized on April…

Date of Birth: October 18, 1950 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: January 30, 2006 Biography Wendy Wasserstein was an influential American playwright whose works often addressed themes of feminism, family, and identity. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she grew up in a family that…

Date of Birth: March 8, 1953 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Biography Walter Anderson, a celebrated American playwright, was born in New York City. He is renowned for his insightful and emotionally compelling plays that explore the complexities of human relationships and societal issues. Anderson’s body of…

Date of Birth: January 25, 1874 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: December 16, 1965 Biography William Somerset Maugham, better known as W. Somerset Maugham, was a British playwright, novelist, and short-story writer. Born on January 25, 1874, in the British Embassy in Paris, France,…

Date of Birth: September 7, 1866 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: December 7, 1947 Biography Tristan Bernard, born Paul Bernard on September 7, 1866, in Besançon, France, was a renowned French playwright, novelist, and journalist. Known for his wit and clever dialogue, he became…

Date of Birth: July 4, 1965 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography Tracy Letts is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actor renowned for his powerful storytelling and compelling characters. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Letts grew up in a family deeply immersed in the arts, which significantly influenced…

Date of Birth: July 16, 1956 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography Tony Kushner is an acclaimed American playwright and screenwriter, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.” Born into a Jewish family in Manhattan, New York, Kushner…

Date of Birth: November 3, 1938 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: March 24, 2020 Biography Terrence McNally was an American playwright, librettist, and screenwriter celebrated for his contributions to contemporary theater. Born on November 3, 1938, in St. Petersburg, Florida, McNally’s career spanned six…