| Age | 85 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 9 November, 1934 |
| Birthplace | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Died | 8 September, 2020 |
| Place of Death | Sussex, England |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Author |
| Claim to Fame | The Pianist |
Sir Ronald Harwood, CBE, FRSL (born Ronald Horwitz; 9 November 1934 – 8 September 2020) was a South African-born British author, playwright and screenwriter. He is most noted for his plays for the British stage as well as the screenplays for The Dresser (for which he was nominated for an Oscar) and The Pianist, for which he won the 2003 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He was nominated for the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007).
