August Wilson
Writer
August Wilson
Writer
August Wilson, one of America's greatest playwrights and the author of an epic cycle of dramas about the African-American experience in the 20th century, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, the AP reported, citing a family spokesperson. He was 60. He died at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, surrounded by his family, said Dena Levitin, Wilson's personal assistant. Wilson had revealed in late August that he was suffering from inoperable liver cancer and had been told he had only months to live.
Read Full Obituary- Also known as: Frederick August Kittel
- Born: Apr 27, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Death: Oct 2, 2005 in Seattle, Washington
Roles (13)
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Jitney (2017) Opened Jan 19, 2017 |
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Fences (2010) Opened Apr 26, 2010 |
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Joe Turner's Come and Gone (2009) Opened Apr 16, 2009 |
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Radio Golf (2007) Opened May 8, 2007 |
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Gem of the Ocean (2004) Opened Dec 6, 2004 |
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2003) Opened Feb 6, 2003 |
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King Hedley II (2001) Opened May 1, 2001 |
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Seven Guitars (1996) Opened Mar 28, 1996 |
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Two Trains Running (1992) Opened Apr 13, 1992 |
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The Piano Lesson (1990) Opened Apr 16, 1990 |
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Outstanding Play | Radio Golf | Nominee |
| 2000 | Outstanding Play | Jitney | Nominee |
| 1987 | Outstanding Play | Fences | Winner |
| New York Drama Critics' Circle | |||
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| 2007 | Best American Play | Radio Golf | Winner |
| 2000 | Best Play | Jitney | Winner |
| 1996 | Best Play | Seven Guitars | Winner |
| 1992 | Best American Play | Two Trains Running | Winner |
| 1990 | Best Play | The Piano Lesson | Winner |
| 1988 | Best Play | Joe Turner's Come and Gone | Winner |
| 1987 | Best Play | Fences | Winner |
| 1985 | Best Play | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Winner |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
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| 1987 | John Gassner Award | Fences | Winner |
| Pulitzer Prize | |||
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| 1990 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | The Piano Lesson | Winner |
| 1987 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Fences | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 2007 | Play | Radio Golf | Nominee |
| 2005 | Play | Gem of the Ocean | Nominee |
| 2001 | Play | King Hedley II | Nominee |
| 1996 | Play | Seven Guitars | Nominee |
| 1992 | Play | Two Trains Running | Nominee |
| 1990 | Play | The Piano Lesson | Nominee |
| 1988 | Play | Joe Turner's Come and Gone | Nominee |
| 1987 | Play | Fences | Winner |
| 1985 | Play | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Nominee |
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