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James Earl Jones, who won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his powerful performance in the Broadway production of Fences, is a celebrated actor with a distinguished career spanning stage, film, and television. more...
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Courtney B. Vance received a Tony Award nomination, the Theater World Award, and the Clarence Derwent Award for his Broadway debut in August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play *Fences*, which starred James Earl Jones and was directed by the late Lloyd Richards. more...
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Awards and Nominations
1987 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor - Play: James Earl Jones won.
1987 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Best Actor: James Earl Jones won.
1987 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Courtney B. Vance was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Frankie R. Faison was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: James Earl Jones won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Mary Alice won.
Production Team
Candice Donnelly Costume Designer
Danianne Mizzy Lighting Designer
Lloyd Richards Director
James D. Sandefur Scenic Designer
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