Harold Pinter (1930-2008) is one of the twentieth century's most highly recognized dramatists. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, the David Cohen British Literature Prize for a lifetime's achievement in literature, and the Laurence Olivier Award for a lifetime's achievement in theatre, as well as many other honors. His best-known plays include The Birthday Party, The Caretaker, The Homecoming, No Man's Land, and Betrayal.