Birth in Dublin of Hugh Leonard, Pseudonym of John Keyes Byrne, Playwright

Hugh Leonard (9 November 1926 – 12 February 2009) was an Irish dramatist, television writer, and essayist. In a career that spanned 50 years, Leonard wrote nearly 30 full-length plays, 10 one-act plays, three volumes of essay, two autobiographies, three novels, numerous screenplays and teleplays, and a regular newspaper column.

Hugh Leonard, whose real name was John Keyes Byrne, was indeed born in Dublin, Ireland, on November 09, 1926. He was a prominent Irish playwright and writer known for his contributions to the world of theater and literature.

His works, such as “Da” and “A Life,” are celebrated for their humor and exploration of family and human relationships. Hugh Leonard’s writings continue to be appreciated for their wit and insight into the complexities of life.