Samm-Art Williams
American playwright and screenwriter (1946–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Arthur Williams (January 20, 1946 – May 13, 2024) was an American playwright and screenwriter, television producer, and an actor on stage, television and film. Much of his work concerns the African-American experience.
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Born | Samuel Arthur Williams (1946-01-20)January 20, 1946 Burgaw, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | May 13, 2024(2024-05-13) (aged 78) Burgaw, North Carolina, U.S. |
Occupation | Playwright, actor, screenwriter, television producer |
Nationality | American |
Period | 1973–2024 |
Notable awards | Tony Award nomination and Drama Desk Award nomination for Home |
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Williams was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his play Home (1979), which moved from the Negro Ensemble Company to a Broadway production in 1980. In the mid-1980s, he received two Emmy nominations for his work for TV series. The Black Rep of St. Louis, Missouri produced the premiere of his play The Montford Point Marine (2011).