Frederick O'Neal
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Frederick O'Neal (August 27, 1905 – August 25, 1992) was an American actor, theater producer and television director. He founded the American Negro Theater, the British Negro Theatre, and was the first African-American president of the Actors' Equity Association. He was also known for his work behind the scenes as a revolutionary trade unionist.
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Frederick O'Neal | |
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Born | Frederick Douglas O'Neal (1905-08-27)August 27, 1905 Brooksville, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | August 25, 1992(1992-08-25) (aged 86) New York, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
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Years active | 1927–1980 |
8th President of the Actors' Equity Association | |
In office 1964–1973 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Bellamy |
Succeeded by | Theodore Bikel |
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