Celebrity Name: Oscar Wilde. Full Name: Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde. Profession: Writer, Poet, Writer. Poet, Playwright. Nationality: Irish. Born: October 16, 1854. Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland. Generation: Victorian Era. Chinese Zodiac: Tiger. Zodiac Sign: Libra. Current Age: Would be 171 years old in 2025 (died 1900). Oscar Wilde was an Irish writer, poet, and playwright celebrated for his wit, flamboyant style, and sharp social commentary. A leading figure of the late Victorian era, he authored enduring works such as The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) and plays including The Importance of Being Earnest (1895), which remain staples of English literature and theater. Wilde was admired for his brilliant use of language and his ability to expose the hypocrisies of society through humor and irony. His life, however, was marred by scandal; he was imprisoned for his indecency due to his homosexuality, a conviction that overshadowed his career but later positioned him as a martyr for LGBTQ+ rights. Despite personal tragedy, Wilde's works remain popular among generations for their wit, beauty, and unapologetic celebration of individuality. He is remembered as one of the greatest literary voices of the 19th century.