Clyde Fitch

1865–1909 (age 44)

Playwright

Biography

Clyde Fitch was a prolific playwright whose work brought nuanced characters and modern sensibilities to the American stage. His sharp ear for dialogue and keen insight into human relationships captivated audiences and helped define the era’s theatrical voice.

Though his life was brief, the stories he left behind continue to inspire dramatists and lovers of the theatre, and he lies commemorated in the quiet beauty of Woodlawn Cemetery.