Writers born on May 13

Take a focused look at the writers born on May 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1944 Armistead Maupin

  Armistead Maupin is an acclaimed American writer best known for his 'Tales of the City' series, which chronicles LGBT life in San Francisco from the 1970s onwards. His work has played a pivotal role in bringing LGBTQ+ narratives to mainstream literature and television. [bio]