Tom Stoppard

Writing

Tom Stoppard

Born Zlín, Czechoslovakia 26 credits available

Biography

Sir Tom Stoppard OM CBE FRSL Hon FBA (born Tomáš Sträussler, 3 July 1937 — 29 November 2025) was a Czech-born British playwright and screenwriter. He has written 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 thematics of society. Stoppard had been a playwright of the National Theatre and is one of the most internationally performed dramatists of his generation. Stoppard died at his home in Dorset, England on 29 November 2025 at the age of 88. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Stoppard, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

Tom Stoppard is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes André Previn - A Bridge between two Worlds (2009), Bukovsky (1977), Tony Awards (1956), The South Bank Show (1978), ITV Playhouse (1967), Playhouse (1974), Omnibus (1967), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965). The recorded credits span 1956 to 2017, including 15 movies and 11 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forWriting
Movies15
TV shows11
Active years represented1956–2017
Place of birthZlín, Czechoslovakia
Died

Also known as

Tomáš Sträussler

Known for

26 titles