August Wilson

August Wilson

Also known as: Frederick August Kittel

Male

Born: April 27, 1945
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Died: October 2, 2005
Seattle, Washington

 

Roles

Playbill Cover - Fences Fences
Apr. 26, 2010 - Jul. 11, 2010		 Playwright
(Original)		 Who's Who
Playbill Cover - Joe Turner's Come and Gone Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Apr. 16, 2009 - Jun. 14, 2009		 Playwright
(Original)		 Who's Who
Playbill Cover - Radio Golf Radio Golf
May 8, 2007 - Jul. 1, 2007		 Playwright
(Original)		 Who's Who
Playbill Cover - Gem of the Ocean Gem of the Ocean
Dec. 6, 2004 - Feb. 6, 2005		 Playwright
(Original)		 Who's Who
Playbill Cover - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Feb. 6, 2003 - Apr. 6, 2003		 Playwright
(Original)		 Who's Who
Playbill Cover - King Hedley II King Hedley II
May 1, 2001 - Jul. 1, 2001		 Playwright
(Original)		 Who's Who
Playbill Cover - Seven Guitars Seven Guitars
Mar. 28, 1996 - Sep. 8, 1996		 Playwright
(Original)		  
Playbill Cover - Two Trains Running Two Trains Running
Apr. 13, 1992 - Aug. 30, 1992		 Writer
(Original)		  
Playbill Cover - The Piano Lesson The Piano Lesson
Apr. 16, 1990 - Jan. 27, 1991		 Writer
(Original)		  
Playbill Cover - Joe Turner's Come and Gone Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Mar. 27, 1988 - Jun. 26, 1988		 Writer
(Original)		  
Playbill Cover - Fences Fences
Mar. 26, 1987 - Jun. 26, 1988		 Writer
(Original)		  
Playbill Cover - Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Oct. 11, 1984 - Jun. 9, 1985		 Writer
(Original)		  

Photos (1)

  • Marion McClinton and August Wilson in a promotional shot
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Awards


Drama Desk Award

Year Category Production Winner/Nominee
2007 Outstanding Play Radio Golf Nominee
2000 Outstanding Play Jitney Nominee
1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Fences Winner

New York Drama Critics' Circle

Year Category Production Winner/Nominee
2007 Best American Play Radio Golf Winner
2000 Best Play Jitney Winner
1996 Best Play Seven Guitars Winner
1992 Best American Play Two Trains Running Winner
1990 Best Play The Piano Lesson Winner
1988 Best Play Joe Turner's Come and Gone Winner
1987 Best Play Fences Winner
1985 Best Play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Winner

Outer Critics Circle

Year Category Production Winner/Nominee
1987 John Gassner Award Fences Winner

Pulitzer Prize

Year Category Production Winner/Nominee
1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama The Piano Lesson Winner
1987 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Fences Winner
 
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