Please take your seats, the show is about to commence! All settled? Then let’s discover the life of the ‘greatest ever playwright’ in our fascinating Shakespeare facts… William Shakespeare facts Full name: William Shakespeare. Born: Exact date unknown, but baptised 26 April 1564. Hometown: Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Occupation: Playwright, actor and poet. Died: 23 April 1616. Best known for: Writing hugely successful theatre … Continue reading 15 top William Shakespeare facts!