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Biography of August Wilson
27. Apr 1945 – 2. Oct 2005(60 years)Died in:Seattle, King County
American playwright
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Constanza Romero
August Wilson (* 27. April 1945 in Pittsburgh; † 2. October 2005 in Seattle) was an american playwright. He was 60 years old. He was married to Constanza Romero. His education included Central Catholic High School and University of Pittsburgh. He received 8 awards, including Guggenheim Fellowship, National Humanities Medal. His cause of death was liver cancer. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery.
Life Events
12 Events1945
Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County
1986
Whiting Awards
1987
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play
1987
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Fences
1987
Tony Award for Best Play
Fences
1990
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play
1990
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
The Piano Lesson
1991
St. Louis Literary Award
1992
American Book Awards
1994
Married Constanza Romero
until 2005
1999
National Humanities Medal
2005