Writers born on March 18

Take a focused look at the writers born on March 18. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1927 George Plimpton

  George Plimpton was an American journalist, writer, editor, and actor best known for pioneering participatory journalism and for his role as co-founder and editor of The Paris Review. [bio]

• 1932 John Updike

  John Updike was an acclaimed American novelist, poet, and literary critic, renowned for his sharp, lyrical prose and his focus on the American middle class. Updike is best remembered for his 'Rabbit' series, which chronicles the life of Harry 'Rabbit' Angstrom and is considered a major achievement in post-war American fiction. [bio]