George Bernard Shaw (1856 -- 1950); playwright, novelist, critic. Shaw's first stage successes, Arms and the Man and Candida, both of them "pleasant" plays, were produced in 1894. The success only grew from there. watch
Playwright George Bernard Shaw was born on July 16, 1856 in Dublin, Ireland. Even at the age of 94, Shaw was writing comedies; yet even he would dispute how old he really was. watch
George Bernard Shaw was well known for his popular play Pygmalion, and also Heartbreak House. This Irish playwright, critic, and socialist activist incorporated the issues he found in capitalist society into his plays. He wrote over forty plays. watch