Tom Stoppard

Writing

Born July 3, 1937 · Zlín, Czechoslovakia

Died November 29, 2025

Also known as Tomáš Sträussler

Biography

Sir Tom Stoppard was a British playwright and screenwriter. He wrote for film, radio, stage, and television, finding prominence with plays. His work covered the themes of human rights, censorship, and political freedom, often delving into the deeper philosophical bases of society. Stoppard, a playwright of the Royal National Theatre, was one of the most internationally performed dramatists of his generation and was critically compared with William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. He was knighted for his contribution to theatre in 1997 and awarded the Order of Merit in 2000.

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Awards & recognition

Tony Award — Best Play · 2023
Laurel Award — Screenwriting Achievement · 2013
PEN Pinter Prize · 2013
Praemium Imperiale · 2009
Dan David Prize · 2008

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Bodley Medal · 2004
Order of Merit · 2000
Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1999
Writers Guild of America Award — Best Original Screenplay · 1999
Knight Bachelor · 1997
Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1978
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature · 1972
Critics' Circle Award — Distinguished Service to the Arts
John Whiting Award
Laurence Olivier Awards
European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2013 · nominated
European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2013 · nominated
Tony Award — Best Play · 2008 · nominated
Tony Award — Best Play · 2001 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1999 · nominated
Tony Award — Best Play · 1995 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1986 · nominated