Authors born on August 19

Take a focused look at the authors born on August 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1930 Frank McCourt

  Frank McCourt was an Irish-American teacher and writer, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir 'Angela's Ashes', which recounted his impoverished childhood in Limerick, Ireland. [bio]