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George C. Wolfe

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  • Actor
  • Writer
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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. After years of hard work and determination, Mr. Wolfe became an honored Broadway producer, director, and writer, working with Joseph Papp, and now on his own. Mr. Wolfe was one of those responsible for the hit Broadway show, "Jelly's Last Jam", and won a Tony for his work on "Angels in America". He is now considered one of Broadway's most respected producers and directors.
BornSeptember 23, 1954
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BornSeptember 23, 1954
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 11 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Known for

    Colman Domingo in Rustin (2023)
    Rustin
    6.5
    • Director
    • 2023
    Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
    Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
    6.9
    • Director
    • 2020
    Oprah Winfrey in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)
    The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2017
    Natalie Portman, Zach Braff, and Peter Sarsgaard in Garden State (2004)
    Garden State
    7.4
    • Restaurant Manager
    • 2004

    Credits

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    Director



    • Colman Domingo in Rustin (2023)
      Rustin
      6.5
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020)
      Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
      6.9
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Oprah Winfrey in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)
      The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Emmy Rossum, Hilary Swank, and Josh Duhamel in You're Not You (2014)
      You're Not You
      7.3
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Richard Gere and Diane Lane in Nights in Rodanthe (2008)
      Nights in Rodanthe
      6.0
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2008
    • The WIN Awards (2005)
      The WIN Awards
      5.6
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2005
    • Lackawanna Blues (2005)
      Lackawanna Blues
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2005
    • American Playhouse (1980)
      American Playhouse
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1993
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1991

    Actor



    • Selena Gomez and Joey King in Ramona and Beezus (2010)
      Ramona and Beezus
      6.5
      • Casting Director
      • 2010
    • The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
      The Devil Wears Prada
      6.9
      • Paul
      • 2006
    • Natalie Portman, Zach Braff, and Peter Sarsgaard in Garden State (2004)
      Garden State
      7.4
      • Restaurant Manager
      • 2004
    • Fresh Kill (1994)
      Fresh Kill
      6.0
      • Cat Lover
      • 1994
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Party Guest (uncredited)
      • 1991

    Writer



    • Oprah Winfrey in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)
      The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • screenplay by
      • 2017
    • Stacey Rose, Carlyne Belot, Tiffany Bankston, Carey Hart, Marvin Gay, and Herman Caheej McGloun in Spunk (2003)
      Spunk
      Video
      • adaptation
      • 2003
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • play
      • screenplay
      • 1991
    • Trying Times (1987)
      Trying Times
      7.2
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1989

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    Videos5

    How Colman Domingo's Mother Inspired His 'Rustin' Performance
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    How Colman Domingo's Mother Inspired His 'Rustin' Performance
    The True Story of 'Rustin' and MLK
    Clip 1:50
    The True Story of 'Rustin' and MLK
    The True Story of 'Rustin' and MLK
    Clip 1:50
    The True Story of 'Rustin' and MLK
    Viola Davis Shares the Importance of Unfiltered Black Characters in 'Ma Rainey'
    Clip 1:54
    Viola Davis Shares the Importance of Unfiltered Black Characters in 'Ma Rainey'
    Rosenwald
    Trailer 2:39
    Rosenwald
    Theater of War
    Trailer 1:37
    Theater of War

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • George Wolf
    • Born
      • September 23, 1954
      • Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
    • Parents
      • Costello Wolfe
    • Relatives
        Estella Wolfe(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Works extensively in New York Theater. Received Tony Awards for his work.

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      Received a M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing/Musical Theatre from New York University; initially became a playwright and librettist after graduation.
    • Quotes
      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.

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