Writer biographies
Discover the stories, ideas, and achievements of remarkable writers from across history.
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John Quincy Adams
He was the 6th President of the United States and a talented diplomat who helped shape America’s role in the world.
John Steinbeck
Writing powerful and caring stories about everyday people, including the famous novel "The Grapes of Wrath."
John Stuart Mill
A famous thinker who wrote about fairness, freedom, and how people can live together kindly.
Jon Stewart
Being a funny TV host and comedian who made people laugh while talking about the news
Jonah Hill
Being a funny and talented actor who stars in movies and also works as a writer and director
Jonathan Swift
Writing the famous adventure story Gulliver’s Travels and using humor to teach lessons.
Jorge Amado
A famous Brazilian writer who told colorful stories about the people and culture of Brazil.
Jorge Luis Borges
Famous writer who created imaginative short stories and poems full of ideas about books, time, and imagination.
Julius Caesar
A famous Roman leader who helped shape the Roman Republic and improve the calendar we use today.
Kal Penn
An American actor and writer best known for his funny roles in movies and TV shows and for serving in the White House.
Karl Marx
Studying history and society and writing important books about how people work, trade, and live together
Konstantin Stanislavski
Creating the Stanislavski System, a new way of teaching actors how to act truthfully
Kumail Nanjiani
Being a comedian, actor, and writer who creates funny and heartfelt stories
Kurt Vonnegut
An American author known for funny, thoughtful books that make readers think about life and kindness.
Langston Hughes
Being a famous poet and writer who helped share African American stories during the Harlem Renaissance
Leo Tolstoy
A famous writer who created long, powerful stories and shared ideas about kindness, peace, and understanding.
Li Bai
One of the greatest poets in Chinese history, famous for beautiful poems about nature, friendship, and imagination
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Creating and starring in the hit Broadway musicals Hamilton and In the Heights
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Helping people think carefully about language, logic, and how words get their meaning
Machado de Assis
Being one of Brazil’s greatest writers and a master of storytelling
Maimonides
A famous Jewish scholar who wrote important books about law, philosophy, and medicine.
Mao Zedong
Helping to found the People’s Republic of China and leading the country for many years
Marcel Proust
Writing a famous series of books about memory, imagination, and everyday life.
Marco Polo
Traveling across Asia and sharing exciting stories about his journeys along the Silk Road
Marcus Aurelius
Being a Roman emperor who wrote wise thoughts about kindness, self-control, and doing the right thing.