Playwrights who died on March 4

Take a focused look at the playwrights who passed away on March 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1948 Antonin Artaud

  Antonin Artaud was a French playwright, poet, actor, and theatre director, best known for founding the Theatre of Cruelty and his influential contributions to European avant-garde theatre in the 20th century. [bio]