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Douglas Turner Ward

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Gender Male
Death2 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
DiedManhattan
New York
United States
Notabl awardDrama Desk
PlaysDay of Absence
Date of died February 20,2021
Education Wilberforce University
University of Michigan
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Date of Upd.
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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.

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