Lloyd Richards

Theatre director and actor of A Raisin in the Sun

Lloyd Richards - Theatre director and actor of A Raisin in the Sun
Born

June 29th, 1919
105 years ago

Died

June 29th, 2006
18 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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Born in 1919, this Canadian-American theatre director and actor significantly influenced American theatre. Contributions included directing the Broadway premiere of 'A Raisin in the Sun,' which highlighted the African American experience. Served as the artistic director of the National Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., and was dean of the graduate acting program at the University of California, San Diego. Worked extensively with playwrights such as August Wilson, helping to elevate their works on stage.

Directed the Broadway premiere of 'A Raisin in the Sun'

Received the National Medal of Arts

Served as dean of the graduate acting program at UC San Diego

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