Playwright

Date of Birth: July 18, 1934 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: (*Not applicable as of October 2023*) Biography Edward Bond is a renowned English playwright, theatre director, and screenwriter, known for his provocative and often controversial plays. He was born in the working-class district…

Date of Birth: June 2, 1959 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography Douglas Carter Beane is a renowned American playwright and screenwriter known for his sharp wit, satirical edge, and unique voice in contemporary theater. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Beane has become a significant figure in the…

Date of Birth: November 30, 1969 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Biography David Lindsay-Abaire is an acclaimed American playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his darkly comic and emotionally resonant works. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Lindsay-Abaire’s career took off with the success of his play “Fuddy Meers,”…

Date of Birth: July 11, 1950 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography David Ives is an acclaimed American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist, born on July 11, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He is renowned for his talent in crafting absurdist and comedic plays, with one of his most…

Date of Birth: August 11, 1957 Zodiac Sign: Leo Biography David Henry Hwang is a prominent American playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and theater professor known for his works that explore the complexities of Chinese American identity and cultural exchange. Born in Los Angeles, California, Hwang rose…

Date of Birth: June 5, 1947 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: [Leave Blank] Biography David Hare is a distinguished British playwright, screenwriter, and director, known for his piercing social and political commentary. Born on June 5, 1947, in St Leonards-on-Sea, Sussex, England, Hare’s career…

Date of Birth: March 24, 1926 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: October 13, 2016 Biography Dario Fo was an Italian playwright, actor, and composer born on March 24, 1926, in Sangiano, Lombardy, Italy. He is best known for his satirical works, which frequently criticized…

Date of Birth: November 12, 1963 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Biography Damon Galgut is a distinguished South African playwright, novelist, and short story writer, born in Pretoria, South Africa. His works often explore themes of existentialism, identity, and the human condition, and he has earned international…

Date of Birth: March 6, 1619 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: July 28, 1655 Biography Cyrano de Bergerac, born Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac on March 6, 1619, in Paris, France, was a French novelist, playwright, and duelist. He is best known for his…

Date of Birth: August 6, 1971 Zodiac Sign: Leo Biography Conor McPherson is an acclaimed Irish playwright, screenwriter, and director, known for his evocative storytelling and masterful use of dialogue. Born in Dublin, Ireland, McPherson has become one of the most lauded contemporary playwrights, with…