Alice Walker
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- February 9, 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia, USA
- Active Years
- 1977–2024 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Alice Walker (Writing).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
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Full Name: Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker.
Born: February 9, 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia, USA.
Profession: American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist.
Key Achievement: In 1982, she became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel The Color Purple.
Other details: Known for writing. (Note: The TMDB bio provided in the prompt contains info about a 1985 movie and a 2005 musical, but I must check if these are in the sources or just the prompt's "TMDB BIO" text. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." The "TMDB BIO" is part of the provided text. However, looking at the sources [1-6], the 1985 movie and 2005 musical details are not in the numbered sources [1-6]. Wait, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above" and includes the "TMDB BIO" text at the top. I should treat the "TMDB BIO" as part of the provided material.)
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TMDB BIO: Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker, American novelist, short story writer, poet, social activist. 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Color Purple. Bestseller. 1985 movie directed by Steven Spielberg, featuring Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg. 2005 Broadway musical (910 performances). Seventeen novels/short story collections, twelve non-fiction works, collections of essays and poetry.
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Career overview
Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, on February 9, 1944, she is widely celebrated for her contributions to literature and political activism. Over the span of her career, Walker has published seventeen novels and short story collections, twelve non-fiction works, and collections of essays and poetry.
In 1982, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, which she was awarded for her acclaimed novel The Color Purple. The book became a bestseller and was subsequently adapted into a 1985 feature film directed by Steven Spielberg that featured Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. The story was also adapted into a 2005 Broadway musical that totaled 910 performances.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- Hollywood Black (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The World According to Allee Willis (2024) as Self
- Daedalus (2024) as Sampled Interview (voice) (uncredited)
- The Color Purple (2023) Novel
- The Color Purple (2023) Executive Producer
- Oprah & The Color Purple Journey (2023) as Self
- Oprah & The Color Purple Journey (2023) Novel
- When I See Them, I See Us (2021)
- The Color Purple at Home (2021) Original Story
- Flannery (2019) as Self
- Renegade: The Life Story of David Icke (2019) as Self
- Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil (2015) as Narrator
- Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal (2013) as Self
- Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth (2013) as Self
- In Prison My Whole Life (2008) as Self
- Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train (2004) as Self
- Everyday Use (2003) Writer
- Warrior Marks (1994) Producer
- A Place of Rage (1991) as Self
- Roller Blade Warriors: Taken by Force (1989) Assistant Costume Designer
- Visions of the Spirit: A Portrait of Alice Walker (1989) as Self
- The Color Purple (1985) Novel
- Gotta Make This Journey: Sweet Honey in The Rock (1983) as Self
- The South Bank Show (1978)
- Kudzu (1977) as Self/Author
- Diary of an African Nun (1977) Short Story
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alice Walker best known for?
Alice Walker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Color Purple (2023), The Color Purple (2023), The Color Purple (1985), The South Bank Show (1978).
When and where was Alice Walker born?
Alice Walker was born on February 9, 1944 in Eatonton, Georgia, USA.
How many credits does Alice Walker have?
Alice Walker has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2024.
What is Alice Walker's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Alice Walker (Writing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Write in original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: 90-130 words. No preamble, no J...
Alice Walker by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The South Bank Show (1978) — aged about 34
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