Died On This Date - Feb. 25

Williams, Tennessee (Thomas Lanier)
b. March 26, 1911 d. February 25, 1983
Playwright, short story writer, novelist, often considered one of the most significant American playwrights of all time. His first professional credit as a writer was a 1927 essay, “Can a Good Wife Be a Good Sport?,” which he entered in a contest in the Smart Set magazine, placing third and winning $5. He often credited seeing a 1929 production of Ibsen’s Ghosts with his decision to become a playwright.

McGavin, Darren
b. May 7, 1922 d. February 25, 2006
Actor. Character actor seen in movies and television. Probably best known for his role as Ralphie's father in the Holiday classic "A Christmas Story." He began his acting career in 1944 working in an off-Broadway play. He was first seen on film in an un-credited role in the 1945 film "A Song to Remember." He had several bit parts in many films throughout the 1940's.