John William Van Druten (1 June 1901–19 December 1957) was an English dramatist, best known for writing light comedies. He was born in London to a Dutch father and an English mother. Before becoming a writer, Van Druten studied law at the University of London. In 1944, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
His works include:
Van Druten also wrote two autobiographies:
- The Way to the Present, 1938
- The Widening Circle, 1957
