- Playwright: Shakespeare's most famous and well-known job was as a playwright. He wrote numerous plays, including comedies, tragedies, and histories, which are considered some of the greatest works of literature in the English language.
- Actor: Shakespeare was also an actor and is believed to have performed in many of his own plays as well as those of other playwrights.
- Shareholder and Manager: Shakespeare was a shareholder and manager of the Globe Theatre in London, which was one of the most popular theaters of the time.
- Poet: In addition to his work as a playwright and actor, Shakespeare also wrote poetry, including sonnets and narrative poems.