Harold Pinter

• Chinese Name：哈罗德·品特
• Gender：Male
• Height：5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
• Date of Birth：October 10, 1930
• Place of Birth：Hackney, London, England
• Profession：Playwright, Screenwriter, Actor, Director
• Introduce：Harold Pinter was a British playwright, screenwriter, actor, and director, widely regarded as one of the most influential dramatists of the 20th century. His works are known for their distinctive use of pauses, silences, and ambiguous dialogue—techniques that became identified as “Pinteresque.” Born in Hackney to a Jewish working‑class family, Pinter studied acting and began his career on stage before turning to writing in the late 1950s. His early plays, such as The Birthday Party and The Caretaker, blended realism with menace, capturing the underlying tensions of ordinary situations. Over several decades, he produced a diverse body of work including The Homecoming, Betrayal, and numerous screenplays, such as The French Lieutenant’s Woman and The Go‑Between. Pinter often explored themes of power, memory, and humanity’s darker impulses, pairing sharp wit with profound social critique. He was politically outspoken, voicing opposition to war and human rights abuses, particularly in later years. Honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2005, Pinter’s influence extends to generations of playwrights and filmmakers. His legacy is defined by a fearless originality and enduring relevance in theatre and film. He died on December 24, 2008, aged 78.