From the archives: Playwright Tom Stoppard

Tom Stoppard, one of the greatest playwrights and screenwriters of the past century, died on Nov. 29, 2025 at age 88. In this Feb. 28, 1999 "Sunday Morning" profile, the Czech-born Stoppard, who emigrated as a child to England during World War II, talked with Eugenia Zukerman about his probing and intellectually stimulating works; the first time he had a play performed at the National Theatre in London; and the love for theater and language inherent in his screenplay for "Shakespeare in Love." "CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for "CBS News Sunday Morning" broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS News Sunday Morning" YouTube channel:    / cbssundaymorning   Get more of "CBS News Sunday Morning": https://cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/ Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Instagram:   / cbssundaymorning   Like "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Facebook:   / cbssundaymorning   Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Twitter:   / cbssunday   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-0... For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]