Sir Ronald Harwood, Oscar-winning scriptwriter for The Pianist, dies at 85
South African-born playwright rose to fame with The Dresser, whose success always puzzled him Sir Ronald Harwood, the playwright and screenwriter best known for The Dresser and his Oscar-winning script for The Pianist, has died aged 85. Harwood, who also wrote several books and other successful plays such as Quartet, died at his home in Sussex. Continue reading...