Tom Stoppard
Czech–English playwright (1937–2025)
1937 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
Czech–English playwright (1937–2025)
Born
July 3, 1937
Died
2025 (age ~88)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, playwright
CzechoslovakiaBorn in ZlínDied in Dorset
1937
Born in Zlín (1937-07-03)
1972
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Literature
1978
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
1997
AwardKnight Bachelor
1999
AwardAcademy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1999
AwardWriters Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay
About
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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Who is Tom Stoppard?+
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 playwr
What does the name Tom mean?+
The name Tom means "A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.". It is of English origin.
When was Tom Stoppard born?+
Tom Stoppard was born on July 3, 1937.
When did Tom Stoppard die?+
Tom Stoppard died in 2025, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.
The name Tom is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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