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Douglas turner ward biography of william
Douglas Turner Ward
American playwright and actor (–)
Douglas Turner Ward | |
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Ward in the documentary, The Lion at Rest | |
| Born | Roosevelt Ward Jr. ()May 5, Burnside, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, () (aged&#;90) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Playwright, actor, director, theatrical producer |
| Alma&#;mater | University of Michigan |
| Period | – |
| Notable awards | Drama Desk Award Happy Ending and Day of Absence |
Douglas Turner Ward (May 5, &#;&#; February 20, ) was an American playwright, actor, director, and theatrical producer.
He was noted for being a founder and artistic director of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC).[1] He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in for his role in The River Niger, which he also directed.
Early life
Ward was born Roosevelt Ward Jr. in Burnside, Louisiana, on May 5, [2] His parents, Roosevelt Ward and Dorothy (Short),[3] were poor farmers w