Derek Walcott
B- Birthday
- January 23, 1930
- Age
- 96
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $1M
About
Sir Derek Alton Walcott was a highly acclaimed Saint Lucian poet and playwright. His work explored themes of identity, colonialism, and the Caribbean experience. Walcott received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1992 for his poetic works. His notable plays include *Dream on Monkey Mountain* and his epic poem *Omeros*.
Career Timeline
1948C$0.01M
First Collection Published
Self-publishes early work, showing nascent talent.
1954C$0.05M+$0.04M
Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship
Secures funding, enabling full-time writing.
1959B▲$0.1M+$0.05M
Founded Trinidad Theatre Workshop
Establishes a major venue for Caribbean drama.
1990B$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
Omeros Published
Epic poem solidifies reputation; gains international attention.
1992A▲$0.7M+$0.39999999999999997M
Nobel Prize in Literature
Wins Nobel; cements legacy as major writer.
2016B▼$1M+$0.30000000000000004M
Passes Away
Leaves behind a rich literary legacy.
