August Wilson

August Wilson (1945–2005) was an American playwright, screenwriter and poet.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Frederick August Kittel Jr.

Born at Pittsburgh in 1945, died at Seattle in 2005.

In detail

August Wilson studied at Central Catholic High School and University of Pittsburgh. the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at Saint Paul and Seattle. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Work by August Wilson is recorded in the collections of Givens Collection of African American Literature.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, National Humanities Medal, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “August Wilson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q764812: August Wilson

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