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:

• Old Acquaintance , 1940
• The Voice of the Turtle , 1943
• I Remember Mama, 1944
• Bell, Book and Candle , 1950
• I Am a Camera , 1951

Van Druten also wrote two autobiographies:

• The Way to the Present, 1938
• The Widening Circle, 1957