William Shakespeare's biography
William Shakespeare is 458 years old playwright born at Stratford-upon-Avon. He was born on Thursday 23rd of April 1564. He is often nicknamed as The Bard. According to year of birth 1564 he belongs to . Birthday on 23rd of April means he is Taurus. Taurus is most stable sign of Zodiac, that is the reason it is also included in the earthy sign of the Zodiac Belt. One born with this Moon Sign (Not a Rising Sign) is very stable and balanced through their mind.
He is native british english speaker. He is citizen of Kingdom of England. His primary profession is to be playwright. You can know him also as poet, stage actor, writer, actor. He is recently known as dramaturge.
William Shakespeare's dad
William Shakespeare's father's name is John Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare's mom
William Shakespeare's mother's name is Mary Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare's schools
We found 1 school He attended. Name of the school: King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon.
William Shakespeare's career
His main focus is to be playwright and fiction. He is famous thanks to Hamlet.
How did William Shakespeare die
He died on in when he was 1564 years old at Stratford-upon-Avon. William Shakespeares death was caused by unknown. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
William Shakespeare's Awards
- His comedic play "Twelfth Night", performed at the Donmar Warehouse, was awarded the 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Revival of 2002.
- His play "The Tempest" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, was awarded the 1979 Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding Production.
- His play "The Tempest" at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, IL, was awarded the 2016 Joseph Jefferson (Equity) Award for Large Play Production.
- His play "Macbeth" at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, IL, was nominated for a 2018 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for large Play Production.
- The cast of his play "The Taming of the Shrew" at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago, IL, was nominated for a 2018 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Play Ensemble.
What William Shakespeare has done for a first time
- In 1964 was the first person other than royalty to be portrayed on a British stamp.
- The first patron of his company, The Lord Chamberlain's Men, was Henry Carey, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII.
William Shakespeare's quotes
- We owe God a death.
- The Devil hath Power to assume a pleasing Shape.
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William Shakespeare's body shape
Lets describe how William Shakespeare looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.