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August Wilson

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When did August Wilson die?

October 2, 2005

  • When did August Wilson die?
    October 2, 2005
  • How did August Wilson die?
    Liver cancer
  • How old was August Wilson when he died?
    60 years old
  • Where did August Wilson die?
    Seattle, Washington, USA
  • When was August Wilson born?
    April 26, 1945
  • Where was August Wilson born?
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  • What was August Wilson's birth name?
    Frederick August Kittel
  • What was August Wilson known for?
    The Piano Lesson, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Piano Lesson, and Fences
  • Was August Wilson married?
    He was married to Constanza Romero from August 20, 1994 to October 2, 2005, Judy Oliver from April 25, 1981 to March 24, 1992, and Brenda Burton from 1969 to 1972.
  • How many awards did August Wilson win?
    4 awards
  • How many award nominations did August Wilson receive?
    25 nominations

Known for

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in Fences (2016)
Fences
7.2
  • Writer
  • 2016
Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
6.9
  • Writer
  • 2020
Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard in The Piano Lesson (1995)
The Piano Lesson
6.9
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1995
The Piano Lesson (2024)
The Piano Lesson
6.2
  • Writer
  • 2024

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