Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
American playwright with Tony Awards
Born
December 29th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A playwright recognized for contributions to contemporary theater. Work includes 'An Octoroon', which received critical acclaim, and 'Sweat', awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other notable works include 'We Are Proud to Present a Presentation...' and 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco'. Focus on themes of identity and race has shaped narratives within American theater, earning a reputation for innovation in dramaturgy.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for 'Sweat'
Received multiple Tony Award nominations
Created acclaimed plays like 'An Octoroon' and 'We Are Proud to Present...'
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