1860 - 1937
J.M. Barrie was a Scottish playwright and novelist, best known for creating the beloved character Peter Pan. Born on May 9, 1860, he gained fame with his play "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up," which premiered in 1904 and has since become a classic in children's literature and theater. Barrie's works often explore themes of childhood, imagination, and the passage of time.