Douglas Turner Ward

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.

Douglas Turner Ward
Ward in the 2012 documentary, The Lion at Rest
BornRoosevelt Ward Jr.
(1930-05-05)May 5, 1930
Burnside, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 20, 2021(2021-02-20) (aged 90)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
OccupationPlaywright, actor, director, theatrical producer
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Period1959–2021
Notable awardsDrama Desk Award
Happy Ending and Day of Absence
Website
www.douglasturnerward.com
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