August Wilson
Writer
- Born
- April 27, 1945
- Died
- October 2, 2005 (age 60)
- From
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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 century. Plays in the series include, Jitney (1982), Fences (1984), Ma Rainey's…
