August Wilson
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- April 27, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- October 2, 2005
- Active Years
- 1951–2024 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
August Wilson works in writing. Born April 27, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Died October 2, 2005. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
12 titles- The Piano Lesson (2024) Theatre Play
- Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020) Theatre Play
- On Broadway (2019) as Self
- Fences (2016) Theatre Play
- Fences (2016) Screenplay
- August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- The Piano Lesson (1995) Original Story
- The Piano Lesson (1995) Teleplay
- The Piano Lesson (1995) Producer
- Wylie Avenue Days (1991) as Interviewee
- The South Bank Show (1978)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is August Wilson best known for?
August Wilson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020), Fences (2016), Fences (2016), The Piano Lesson (1995).
When and where was August Wilson born?
August Wilson was born on April 27, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on October 2, 2005.
How many credits does August Wilson have?
August Wilson has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2024.
What is August Wilson's background in cinema and television?
August Wilson (April 27, 1945 – October 2, 2005) 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 ten plays, collectively called The Pittsburgh Cycle, which chronicle the experiences and heritage of the African-American community in the 20th ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The South Bank Show (1978) — aged about 33
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