Gender
Male
Born
Jul 27, 1937
Bladon Springs, Alabama, USA
Died
Jan 29, 2026
New York, New York, USA
Director Producer Performer Creative Consultant
Also Known As
Woodie King
Relations
Husband of
Willie Mae Washington (1959 - ?) divorced
Husband of
Elizabeth Van Dyke (? - 2026) his death
See Also
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf (Apr 20, 2022 - Jun 05, 2022)
Play, Revival
  • Originally produced at The New Federal Theatre of New York
Checkmates (Aug 04, 1988 - Dec 31, 1988)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Woodie King, Jr.
  • Produced by arrangement with The New Federal Theatre of New York
Don't Get God Started (Oct 29, 1987 - Jan 10, 1988)
Musical, Original
  • Artistic Consultant: Woodie King, Jr.
Reggae (Mar 27, 1980 - Apr 13, 1980)
Musical, Original
  • Executive Producer: Woodie King, Jr.
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf (Sep 15, 1976 - Jul 16, 1978)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Woodie King, Jr.
  • Produced in association with Henry Street Settlement's New Federal Theatre
The First Breeze of Summer (Jun 10, 1975 - Jul 20, 1975)
Play, Original
  • Produced in collaboration with Woodie King, Jr.
What the Wine-Sellers Buy (Feb 14, 1974 - Mar 17, 1974)
Play, Original
  • Produced in association with Woodie King, Jr.
The Great White Hope (Oct 03, 1968 - Jan 31, 1970)
Play, Original
  • Performer: Woodie King
    • Young Negro - Original
    • Drummer - Original
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf - Los Angeles (Jul 07, 1978 - Oct 29, 1978)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Woodie King, Jr.
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf (Aug 10, 1977 - Dec 31, 1978)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Woodie King, Jr.

Tony Award®

Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre

2020 | Recipient
The New Federal Theatre of New York

Drama Desk Award

 

Unique Theatrical Experience

1977 | Nominee  | for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
Produced in association with Henry Street Settlement's New Federal Theatre
Produced by Woodie King, Jr.
 

Outstanding New Play

1976 | Nominee
Woodie King, Jr. (for "Medal of Honor Rag")

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