Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright, novelist, and poet, born on April 13, 1906, in Dublin, Ireland. He is best known for his influential works in the theater of the absurd, a movement that emphasizes the illogical and chaotic nature of human existence. His most famous play, Waiting for Godot, premiered in 1953 and has become a classic of modern literature. Beckett's writing often explores themes of existentialism, isolation, and the passage of time. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969 for his innovative contributions to literature. Beckett passed away on December 22, 1989, leaving a lasting impact on the world of drama and literature.