Athol Fugard was born on 11 June 1932 in Middleburg, Cape Province, South Africa. He was a writer and actor, known forGandhi (1982),Tsotsi (2005) andThe Guest: An Episode in the Life of Eugène Marais (1977). He was married to Dr. Paula Fourie andSheila Fugard. He died on 8 March 2025 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.
BornJune 11, 1932
DiedMarch 8, 2025(92)
- Awards
- 5 wins total
Writer
- 2010
- 2005
- 2000
- 1991
- 1986
- 1985
- 1980
- 1979
- Aussagen nach einer Verhaftung auf Grund des Gesetzes gegen UnsittlichkeitTV Movie
- play Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act
- 1978
- 1978
- 1977
- The Guest: An Episode in the Life of Eugène Marais6.1
- screenplay (based on an episode in "Die Groot Verlange" by Leon Rousseau)
- 1977
- 1974–1975
- 1974
- 1973
Actor
Director
- Official sites
- Born
- Died
- SpousesDr. Paula Fourie2016 - March 8, 2025 (his death, 2 children)
- Children
- ParentsHarold Fugard
- Other worksDirected his own play, "Sorrows and Rejoicings" (Second Stage Theatre, New York City, New York, USA).
- TriviaHas been nominated for Broadway's Tony Award six times: in 1975, asBest Director (Dramatic), and, along withJohn Kani andWinston Ntshona, asauthors of Best Play nominee "Sizwe Banzi is Dead and The Island;" in1981 as author of Best Play nominee "A Lesson from Aloes;" in 1982 asBest Director (Play) and author of Best Play nominee "'MasterHarold'... and the Boys;" and in 1986 as author of Best Play nominee"Blood Knot." He has yet to win.
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