When was Thomas Lanier Williams III born and where?
Thomas Lanier Williams III was born on the 26th of March 1911 in Columbus, Mississippi. He was the second child of Edwina Dakin and Cornelius Coffin Williams.
Common questions about Tennessee Williams
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What caused the death of Tennessee Williams on the 25th of February 1983?
Tennessee Williams died from a toxic level of secobarbital after using a plastic cap to ingest the drug. The initial report stated he choked on the cap, but the corrected report on the 14th of August 1983 confirmed the drug overdose.
Who was the sister of Tennessee Williams and what happened to her?
Rose Isabel Williams was the sister of Tennessee Williams who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young woman. She underwent a lobotomy in 1943 and was institutionalized for the rest of her life.
When did Tennessee Williams achieve fame with The Glass Menagerie?
The Glass Menagerie was produced in Chicago on the 26th of May 1944 and became an instant hit in New York. This production marked the end of years of obscurity for the playwright at age 33.
Who was Frank Merlo and how long was his relationship with Tennessee Williams?
Frank Merlo was an occasional actor of Sicilian ancestry who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Their relationship lasted 14 years until infidelities and drug abuse ended it, and Merlo died on the 20th of September 1963.