August Wilson
August Wilson was an American playwright. He has been referred to as the "theater's poet of Black America". He is best known for a series of 10 plays, collectively called The Pittsburgh Cycle , which chronicle the experiences and heritage of the African-American community in the 20th century.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Pittsburgh
- Educated at
- University of PittsburghCentral Catholic High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Pulitzer Prize for Drama🏆 American Book Awards🏆 Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame🏆 Guggenheim Fellowship🏆 National Humanities Medal
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Timeline
1945
Born
Birth2005
Died
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