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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 ... See full bio »
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 14 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Fences
Fences Writer
(2016)
The Piano Lesson
(1995)
Fences
Fences Writer
(2012)
The 41st Annual Tony Awards
The 41st Annual Tony Awards Himself - Winner: Best Play
(1987)

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 2016 Fences (based upon his play "Fences") / (screenplay by)
 2012 Fences (Video) (Author)
 1995 The Piano Lesson (TV Movie) (play) / (teleplay)
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 2003 The Naked Proof
Narrator
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 1995 The Piano Lesson (TV Movie) (producer)
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 2002 60 Minutes (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Playwright (segment "August Wilson")
- Hamas/August Wilson/The FBI's Dirty Little Secret (2002) ... Himself - Playwright (segment "August Wilson")
 2001 The 55th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Presenter: King Hedley II & Nominee: Best Play
 1987-2001 Working in the Theatre (TV Series documentary)
Himself
- Playwright & Director (1987) ... Himself
 1998 Charlie Rose (TV Series)
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 25 February 1998 (1998) ... Himself - Guest
 1992 Literary Visions (TV Series documentary)
Himself
 1990 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV Series)
Himself
- Episode dated 23 November 1990 (1990) ... Himself
 1989 The 43rd Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Play
 1987 The 41st Annual Tony Awards (TV Special)
Himself - Winner: Best Play
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 2015 American Masters (TV Series documentary)
Himself
 2002 60 Minutes (TV Series documentary)
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:

His play, "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production, the Los Angeles Theatre Center, and the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre in San Francisco, California. See more »

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Personal Quote:

Having moved from Pittsburgh to St. Paul, I felt I could hear voices for the first time accurately.

Trivia:

His play, "Seven Guitars" a the Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2014 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Large Play Production. See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus

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