Douglas Turner Ward
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 4 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 5,1930 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Burnside |
| Louisiana | |
| United States | |
| Books | Two plays |
| Advice to a young Black actor (and others) | |
| Brotherhood: Short One-act Play | |
| The Reckoning | |
| The Haitian Chronicles | |
| Movies/Shows | Go Tell It on the Mountain |
| For Love of Olivia | |
| Man and Boy | |
| Awards | Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Playwright |
| Obie Award for Performance | |
| Died | Manhattan |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Notabl award | Drama Desk |
| Plays | Day of Absence |
| Date of died | February 20,2021 |
| Education | Wilberforce University |
| University of Michigan | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 713963 |
Douglas Turner Ward Life story
Douglas Turner Ward was an American playwright, actor, director, and theatrical producer. He was noted for being a founder and artistic director of the Negro Ensemble Company. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 1974 for his role in The River Niger, which he also directed.