Playwrights who died on November 27

Take a focused look at the playwrights who passed away on November 27. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1953 Eugene O'Neill

  Eugene O'Neill was an American playwright and Nobel laureate in literature, widely regarded as one of the greatest dramatists in U.S. history. He was the first American playwright to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, and his work helped to bring American drama to an international stage. O'Neill is best known for his emotionally intense and innovative plays, four of … [bio]