Arts & LiteratureAmerican1937 – 2011
Lanford Wilson
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Circle Theatre founder
Biography
American playwright and author known for his experimental and realistic plays that often explored American life and relationships. He founded Circle Theatre Company and won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
American
Born
1937
Died
2011
Thinking about the name
Lanford
English origin
“Derived from Old English 'lane' (a narrow passage) and 'ford' (a crossing place in water), this geographical surname-name suggests a path crossing a stream. Lanford carries a distinctly pastoral, literary quality reminiscent of names found in English novels and countryside settings. The name appeals to parents seeking something with natural roots and understated sophistication.”