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August Wilson Biography

Birth Name:
Frederick August Kittel
Profession
fpl/wr/tp/producer/actor

Awards

  • 2017Writers Guild Awards-Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice Awards-Best Adapted Screenplay: nominated
  • 2016Oscar-Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay): nominated
  • 1995Emmy-Outstanding Made for Television Movie: nominated
  • 1995Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated