Which famous playwright was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, married there, and eventually passed away in the same town?

William Shakespeare is the correct choice because he was indeed born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and is one of the most renowned playwrights in history. He married Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1582 and spent much of his life in this town, returning there after achieving prominence in London’s theater scene. Shakespeare passed away in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1616, where he was also buried.

The other playwrights listed have notable connections to the world of drama and literature, but none share Shakespeare's specific geographic ties to Stratford-upon-Avon. George Bernard Shaw was born in Dublin, T.S. Eliot was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and Christopher Marlowe was born in Canterbury. Therefore, while all are significant figures in literature, they do not share the same birthplace, marriage location, and place of death as Shakespeare does. This distinct life narrative makes Shakespeare uniquely significant in this context.