1911 - 1983
Tennessee Williams was an American playwright, screenwriter, and essayist, born on March 26, 1911, in Columbus, Mississippi. He is best known for his iconic plays such as "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Glass Menagerie," which explore complex themes of human emotion and desire. Williams' work earned him numerous awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama, establishing him as one of the most significant playwrights of the 20th century.