Douglas Turner Ward
American playwright and actor (1930-2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Douglas Turner Ward (May 5, 1930 ā February 20, 2021) was an American playwright, actor, director, and theatrical producer. He was noted for being a founder and artistic director of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).[1] 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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Born | Roosevelt Ward Jr. (1930-05-05)May 5, 1930 Burnside, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 2021(2021-02-20) (aged 90) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | Playwright, actor, director, theatrical producer |
Alma mater | University of Michigan |
Period | 1959ā2021 |
Notable awards | Drama Desk Award Happy Ending and Day of Absence |
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