Douglas Turner Ward
Douglas Turner Ward | |
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Ward in the 2012 documentary, The Lion at Rest | |
| Born | Roosevelt Ward Jr. May 5, 1930 Burnside, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 2021 (aged 90) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Playwright, actor, director, theatrical producer |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Period | 1959–2021 |
| Notable awards | Drama Desk Award Happy Ending and Day of Absence |
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Douglas Turner Ward (May 5, 1930 – February 20, 2021) 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). He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 1974 for his role in The River Niger, which he also directed.