Brian Friel was born on January 9, 1929 in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, UK. He was a writer, known for Les moissons d'Irlande (1998), Philadelphia, Here I Come! (1977) and Thursday Play Date (1964). He was previously married to Anne Morrison. He died on October 2, 2015 in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland.