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George C. Wolfe


George Wolfe was raised in the state capital of Kentucky, Frankfort. As a member of the Frankfort High School Senior class of 1972, he was one of the leading lights of the drama club and a writer for the literary magazine. George left Frankfort in 1972, but returned many years later as a favored son... See full bio »

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Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations See more awards »

Known For


Filmography

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2010 Ramona and Beezus
Casting Director
 
2006 The Devil Wears Prada
Paul
 
1994 Fresh Kill
 
1991 Great Performances (TV series)
Party Guest
The Colored Museum (1991) … Party Guest (uncredited)
 
Show ShowDirector (5 titles)
2005 The WIN Awards (TV special)
 
2005 Lackawanna Blues (TV movie)
 
1993 American Playhouse (TV series)
Fires in the Mirror (1993)
 
1991 Great Performances (TV series)
The Colored Museum (1991)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
1991 Great Performances (TV series)
The Colored Museum (1991) (play / screenplay)
 
1989 Trying Times (TV series)
Hunger Chic (1989) (writer)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1991 Great Performances (TV series) (director: original stage production - 1 episode)
The Colored Museum (1991) (director: original stage production)
 
Show ShowSelf (17 titles)
2011 The 65th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Direction of a Play
 
1996-2011 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 1 June 2011 (2011) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 1 May 2000 (2000) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 11 April 1996 (1996) … Himself - Guest
 
2010 Joe Papp in Five Acts (documentary)
 
2008 Cinema 3 (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 25 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 23 September 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Theater of War (documentary)
 
2007 ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Broadway: The American Musical (TV series documentary)
Himself
Syncopated City: 1919-1933 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The N Word (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The 58th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Direction of a Musical
 
2002 Elaine Stritch: At Liberty (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Stage on Screen: The Topdog Diaries (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2001 The Papp Project (documentary)
Himself
 
1997 Signature: George C. Wolfe (TV movie)
Himself
 
1993 American Playhouse (TV series)
Himself
 
1992 Great Performances (TV series)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

He has directed several critically and publicly acclaimed plays that include "The Colored Museum", "Caucasian Chalk Circle" (written by Bertolt Brecht, adapted by Thulani Davis); and he wrote the book for and directed the Broadway musical, "Jelly's Last Jam". See more »
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Personal Quote:

The rules I sort of live by for my theater career, which I hope to live for my film career, is that if there's something that intrigues me or fascinates me, or I don't know how to do it, then I should do it. See more »

Trivia:

George C. Wolfe was nominated for the 1992 Tony Award (New York City) for the Author (Book) of the Musical for "Jelly's Last Jam". See more »

Star Sign:

Libra