Sir Tom Stoppard (born Jul 03, 1937 in Zlin, Czechoslovakia - died Nov 29, 2025 in Dorset, England), was knighted in 1997 by Queen Elizabeth II for his achievements and contributions to the art of literature.

Winner of:

1 x Drama League for Leopoldstadt (2023).

2 x Drama Desk for Leopoldstadt (2023), The Coast of Utopia (2007).

5 x Tony Awards for Leopoldstadt (2023), The Coast of Utopia (2007), The Real Thing (1984), Travesties (1976), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (1968).

7 X New York Drama Critics’ Circle for Leopoldstadt (2023), The Coast of Utopia (2007), The Invention of Love (2001), Arcadia (1995), The Real Thing (1984), Travesties (1976), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (1968).

1 x Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Shakespeare in Love (1998).

19 plays on Broadway, Travesties, The Real Thing, and Arcadia all produced twice on Broadway.