When is J. M. Barrie's birthday?

J. M. Barrie's birthday is May 9. He was born on May 9, 1860 in Kirriemuir, United Kingdom.

How old was J. M. Barrie when he died?

J. M. Barrie died on June 19, 1937, aged 77.

Who shares a birthday with J. M. Barrie?

Famous people who share J. M. Barrie's May 9 birthday include Glenda Jackson, Howard Carter, José Ortega y Gasset, Pius III and János Áder.

Literature · Film · Television · 1860–1937

J. M. Barrie — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 9 May 1860 · Died: 19 June 1937 · Age: 77

Scottish novelist and playwright who created the character Peter Pan

Did you know?He donated the future rights and royalties of Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

Quick facts

Date of birth9 May 1860
Date of death19 June 1937
Age at death77
Cause of deathPneumonia
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceKirriemuir, United Kingdom
Occupationwriter, novelist, playwright

Editor's Take:

J. M. Barrie gave the world the boy who would not grow up. He was the son of a Scottish weaver and became a hugely popular playwright. Peter Pan grew from stories he told to the young sons of friends. It mixed adventure with a deep sadness about lost childhood. Barrie's own life had painful losses, and modern readers find his closeness to the boys complex. His gift of the rights to a children's hospital still helps sick children today.

Key Milestones

1891: Publishes The Little Minister
1904: Peter Pan opens in London
1911: Publishes Peter and Wendy
1929: Gives the rights to Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital

Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937) was a British novelist and playwright. He was born and educated in Scotland and then moved to London, where he wrote several successful novels and plays.

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J. M. Barrie: Creator of Peter Pan

Scottish author, born 1860

J. M. Barrie was born in Kirriemuir on 9 May 1860.

He created Peter Pan.

The play Peter Pan opened in London in 1904.

He gave the rights to Peter Pan to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Career highlights

1891The Little Minister: novel
1902Admirable Crichton: play
1904Peter Pan: stage premiere
1911Peter and Wendy: novel
1929Gift: rights to hospital

Did you know?He became guardian of the five Llewelyn Davies boys, who inspired Peter Pan.

Age at death: 77
Years since death: 89

Family

Spouse: Mary Ansell

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When is J. M. Barrie's birthday?: J. M. Barrie's birthday is May 9. He was born on May 9, 1860 in Kirriemuir, United Kingdom.
How old was J. M. Barrie when he died?: J. M. Barrie died on June 19, 1937, aged 77.
Who shares a birthday with J. M. Barrie?: Famous people who share J. M. Barrie's May 9 birthday include Glenda Jackson, Howard Carter, José Ortega y Gasset, Pius III and János Áder.

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