September 4

Joan Aiken

Joan Aiken (born September 4, 1924) U.K. novelist, historical fiction – Black Hearts in Battersea (1964)

Visit a blog dedicated to Joan Aiken

Watch a 1969 documentary about
 Joan Aiken


Richard Wright

Richard Wright (born September 4, 1908) – U.S. novelist, essayist, poet – Native Son

Read more about Richard Wright

Watch "The Life and Times of Richard Wright"
 here


Antonin Artaud

Antonin Artaud (born September 4, 1896) French playwright, poet, theatre director

Read about Artaud and his "Theatre of Cruelty" here

Watch a documentary (in French with English subtitles) about
 Artaud


Damon Wayans

Damon Kyle Wayans (born September 4, 1960) U.S. comedian, screenwriter, novelist – Red Hats (2010)

Listen to a 1999 radio interview with Damon Wayans here