Personal info
Known for
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
04 July
Location
Oklahoma, United States
Edit pageTracy Letts
Biography
Tracy Letts is an American playwright, actor, and screenwriter known for his incisive writing and versatile performances on stage and screen. Born on July 4, 1965, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Letts has become a prominent figure in contemporary American theatre and film.
Early Life and Education
Letts grew up in Oklahoma in a family with a strong interest in the arts. He studied acting and writing, developing a passion for theatre that would shape his future career.
Career Highlights
Tracy Letts gained acclaim as a playwright with works such as Killer Joe (1993) and August: Osage County (2007). August: Osage County won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play, solidifying Letts’ reputation as a major voice in American theatre.
In addition to writing, Letts has enjoyed a successful acting career, appearing in films like Lady Bird (2017), The Post (2017), and Ford v Ferrari (2019), as well as television series such as Homeland and The Sinner. His performances are known for their depth, emotional complexity, and authenticity.
