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George C. Wolfe

Directing

Born September 23, 1954 · Frankfort, Kentucky, USA

Also known as George Costello Wolfe

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Biography

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."

Awards & recognition

  • Drama League Award · 2004
  • Drama League Award · 1996
  • Paul Robeson Award · 1996
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1996
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Play · 1993
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  • Directors Guild of America Award
  • Tony Award — Best Book of a Musical · 2016 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 2016 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Play · 2013 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Play · 2011 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 2004 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Book of a Musical · 2000 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Original Score · 1996 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Play · 1994 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Direction of a Musical · 1992 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Book of a Musical · 1992 · nominated

Filmography14 titles

The Topdog Diaries

2002as Self

Elaine Stritch at Liberty

2002Stage Director

On Broadway

2019as Self

Everything Is Copy

2015as Self

You're Not You

2014Director

The Devil Wears Prada

2006as Paul

Garden State

2004as Restaurant Manager

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979as Self

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

2020Director

Ramona and Beezus

2010as Casting Director

Rustin

2023Director, Producer

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

2017Director, Screenplay

Larry Kramer In Love & Anger

2015as Himself

Nights in Rodanthe

2008Director