Writers born on July 1

Take a focused look at the writers born on July 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1915 Jean Stafford

  Jean Stafford was an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer, known for her keen psychological insight and elegant prose. Active in the mid-20th century, she won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1970 for her Collected Stories. [bio]

• 1934 Jean Marsh

  Jean Marsh is an English actress and writer, best known for co-creating and starring as Rose Buck in the acclaimed television series 'Upstairs, Downstairs'. She has had a distinguished career in television, film, and theatre. [bio]