Tennessee Williams was a renowned American playwright. He was born on March 26, 1911, and passed away on February 25, 1983. He is known for his plays, among which "The Glass Menagerie," "A Streetcar Named Desire," and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" stand out. Williams was one of the great writers of contemporary theater, and his work addressed themes such as loneliness, passion, and the decline of society.