Robert Bolt was a renowned English playwright and screenwriter known for his ability to bring historical figures and events to life with vivid characterizations and intelligent dialogue. Born on August 15, 1924, Bolt is probably best known for his play "A Man for All Seasons," which presents a compelling portrait of Sir Thomas More and his moral struggle during the reign of King Henry VIII. The play won multiple Tony Awards, and Bolt also adapted it into a successful film, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1967. Another of his noteworthy works includes the screenplay for "Doctor Zhivago" (1965), an epic romantic drama based on the novel by Boris Pasternak, which garnered him another Oscar. Bolt's screenwriting credits also include "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Bolt's career was marked by his probing explorations of moral and ethical dilemmas, often set against grand historical canvases. He passed away on February 20, 1995.