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George C. Wolfe

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn September 23, 1954 (71 years)
George Costello Wolfe (born September 23, 1954) is an American playwright and director of theater and film. He won a Tony Award in 1993 for directing "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," and another Tony Award in 1996 for his direction of the musical "Bring In 'da Noise/Bring In 'da Funk."

Known For

  • Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
  • You're Not You
  • Nights in Rodanthe
  • Garden State
  • The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
  • Rustin
  • Lackawanna Blues
  • Elaine Stritch at Liberty
  • Great Performances

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  • George C. Wolfe On The Plot Of The Film
    George C. Wolfe On The Plot Of The FilmMa Rainey's Black BottomBehind the Scenes

George C. Wolfe Filmography

2010
Ramona and Beezus · as Casting Director
2006
The Devil Wears Prada · as Paul
2004
Garden State · as Restaurant Manager
1994
Fresh Kill · as Cat Lover
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Party Guest

2023
Rustin
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2017
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2014
You're Not You
2008
Nights in Rodanthe
2005
The WIN Awards
2005
Lackawanna Blues
1980
American Playhouse (TV Series)
1971
Great Performances (TV Series)

2024
Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter (TV Series) · as Self
2021
The Dorians Film Toast 2021 · as Self
2021
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist · as Self
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen · as Self
2020
The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart (TV Series) · as Self
2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen · as Self - Director
2019
On Broadway · as Self
2019
The 73rd Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
2018
The 72nd Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
2017
She's Gotta Have It (TV Series) · as Self
2016
The 70th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
2015
Everything Is Copy · as Self
2015
Rosenwald · as Self
2015
Larry Kramer in Love and Anger · as Himself
2013
The 67th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
2013
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me · as Self
2012
Joe Papp in Five Acts · as Self
2011
The 65th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
2008
Theater of War · as Self
2007
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway · as Self
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self
2006
2006 Independent Spirit Awards · as Self - Nominee
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2004
Broadway: The American Musical (TV Series) · as Self
2004
The N Word · as Self
2004
The 58th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
2003
The 57th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner
2002
Elaine Stritch at Liberty · as Self
2002
Stage on Screen: The Topdog Diaries · as Self
2002
The 56th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner
2000
The 54th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
1996
Theater Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1996
The 50th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner
1994
The 48th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
1993
The 47th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Winner
1992
Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway · as Himself
1992
The 46th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Nominee
1991
Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
1985
American Masters (TV Series) · as Self
1980
American Playhouse (TV Series) · as Self
1979
CBS Sunday Morning With Jane Pauley (TV Series) · as Self
1976
Working in the Theatre (TV Series) · as Self
1975
PBS News (TV Series) · as Self
1956
Tony Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Nominee
1952
Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest

2023
Rustin

2017
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks · as Screenplay
1987
Trying Times (TV Series)

2002
Elaine Stritch at Liberty · as Stage Director
1971
Great Performances (TV Series) · as Play

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