Samm-Art Williams

Samuel Arthur Williams (January 20, 1946 – May 13, 2024) was an American playwright and screenwriter, television producer, and an actor on stage, television and film. Much of his work concerns the African-American experience.

Williams was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his play ''Home'' (1979), which moved from the Negro Ensemble Company to a Broadway production in 1980. In the mid-1980s, he received two Emmy nominations for his work for TV series. The Black Rep of St. Louis, Missouri produced the premiere of his play ''The Montford Point Marine'' (2011). Provided by Wikipedia