Transcription: Born April 1564, died April 1616, lived in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. With the exception of a few scattered facts, relatively little is known about the life of William Shakespeare, no matter, for as Shakespeare himself wrote, the play's the thing. For more than 350 years, Shakespeare's plays have been more popular than those of any other playwright. earning him the name the Immortal Bard.