August Wilson - 8636
August Wilson
Writer
August Wilson
Writer
His condition was discovered on June 14 by doctors at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. They recommended chemoembolization, which the Pittsburth Post-Gazette described as "cancer-fighting drugs injected directly into the tumor," and a liver transplant. However, it turned out that the disease was at too advanced a stage for treatment.
Read Full Obituary- Also Known As: Frederick August Kittel
- Born: Apr 27, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Death: Oct 02, 2005 in Seattle, Washington
Roles (14)
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The Piano Lesson Opened October 13, 2022 |
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Jitney Opened January 19, 2017 |
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Fences Opened April 26, 2010 |
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Joe Turner's Come and Gone Opened April 16, 2009 |
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Radio Golf Opened May 08, 2007 |
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Gem of the Ocean Opened December 06, 2004 |
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Opened February 06, 2003 |
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King Hedley II Opened May 01, 2001 |
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Seven Guitars Opened March 28, 1996 |
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Two Trains Running Opened April 13, 1992 |
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The Piano Lesson Opened April 16, 1990 |
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Joe Turner's Come and Gone Opened March 27, 1988 |
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Fences Opened March 26, 1987 |
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Opened October 11, 1984 |
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Inside the Playbill
Inside the Playbill: August Wilson (Writer)
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Outstanding Play | Nominee | |
| 2000 | Outstanding Play | Jitney | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Play | Winner |
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
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| 2007 | Best American Play | Winner | |
| 2000 | Best Play | Jitney | Winner |
| 1996 | Best Play | Winner | |
| 1992 | Best American Play | Winner | |
| 1990 | Best Play | Winner | |
| 1988 | Best Play | Winner | |
| 1987 | Best Play | Winner | |
| 1985 | Best Play | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
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| 1987 | John Gassner Award | Winner |
| Pulitzer Prize | |||
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| 1990 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Winner | |
| 1987 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 2007 | Play | Nominee | |
| 2005 | Play | Nominee | |
| 2001 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1996 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1992 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1990 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1988 | Play | Nominee | |
| 1987 | Play | Winner | |
| 1985 | Play | Nominee |
