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August Wilson (I) (1945–2005)
August Wilson once dropped out of school, disillusioned after having been unjustly accused of plagiarism by a racist instructor who could not fathom the artistic and intellectual genius of a then young Black male writer. Wilson was not disillusioned forever. Having now completed a decade by decade cycle of seven plays that illustrate the ...
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Born:in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USADied:(age 60) in Seattle, Washington, USA |
"The Punisher" star loves anything David Attenborough narrates, and Disney movies.
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Writer (3 credits)
Writer (3 credits)
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Actor (1 credit)
Actor (1 credit)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Self (8 credits)
Self (8 credits)
2002
60 Minutes
(TV Series documentary)
Himself - Playwright (segment "August Wilson")
Himself - Playwright (segment "August Wilson")
- Hamas/August Wilson/The FBI's Dirty Little Secret
(2002)
... Himself - Playwright (segment "August Wilson")
1987-2001
Working in the Theatre
(TV Series documentary)
Himself
Himself
- Playwright, Director & Choreographer
(2001)
... Himself
- Playwright & Director
(1987)
... Himself
1998
Charlie Rose
(TV Series)
Himself - Guest
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 25 February 1998
(1998)
... Himself - Guest
1992
Literary Visions
(TV Series documentary)
Himself
Himself
- Ways of Seeing: Responding to Literature
(1992)
... Himself
- A Frame for Meaning: Theme in Drama
(1992)
... Himself
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
2015
American Masters
(TV Series documentary)
Himself
Himself
- August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
(2015)
... Himself
2002
60 Minutes
(TV Series documentary)
Himself - Playwright (segment "August Wilson")
Himself - Playwright (segment "August Wilson")
- Murder in the Second Degree/There's No Business Like Shoe Business/August Wilson
(2002)
... Himself - Playwright (segment "August Wilson")
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(April 1 to May 15, 2005) His play, "The Piano Lesson," was performed in The Arena Stage production at the Fichlander Theater in Washington D.C. Seret Scott was director. See more »
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Having moved from Pittsburgh to St. Paul, I felt I could hear voices for the first time accurately.Trivia:
His play, "Jitney," on Broadway in New York City was awarded the 1999-2000 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best New Play. See more »Star Sign:
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