Born:Brian Patrick Friel, c. 9 January 1929, Knockmoyle, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Died:2 October 2015(2015-10-02) (aged 86), Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland
Party:Independent
Spouse:Anne Morrison (m. 1954)
Children:5
Education:St Patrick's College, Maynooth (BA, 1949), St. Joseph's Training College, Belfast (1950)
Alma mater:St Columb's College
Constituency:Nominated by the Taoiseach
Notable works:Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1964), Faith Healer (1979), Translations (1980), Dancing at Lughnasa (1990)
Notable awards:• Tony Award Nominations:, Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1966), Lovers (1969), • NY Drama Critics Circle Award (1989), • Olivier Award (1991), • Writers' Guild of Britain Award (1991), • Tony Award for Best Play for, Dancing at Lughnasa (1992), • Saoi (of Aosdána) (2006)