Doug Wright is an American playwright, screenwriter, and director known for his work in theater and film. He gained significant recognition for his play I Am My Own Wife, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2004. The play tells the true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a transgender woman who survived the Nazi regime in Germany. In addition to his work in theater, Wright has written screenplays for several films, including Quills, which explores the life of the writer Marquis de Sade. His contributions to both stage and screen have earned him acclaim and established him as a prominent figure in contemporary American drama.