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Moses Gunn (1929-1993)

American actor of stage and screen. He is perhaps best known known for films such as Shaft (1971), Ragtime (1981), and Heartbreak Ridge, (1986). He won his first Obie Award for his portrayal as Aaron in Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in The Poison Tree (1976). In the 1960’s he co-founded The Negro Ensemble Company....

Keywords:: TSU, Actor, Tennessee State University, Negro-Ensemble Company, HBCU Alumni, Tennessee State University Alumni, HBCU, Moses Gunn, American Actor

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Material Type:: Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:: February 4, 2022
Date Modified in MERLOT:: February 3, 2025
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