Ossie DAVIS

Born in Gogdell, Georgia 18th December, 1917

PLAYS

1. Goldbrickers of 1944 (1944)
2. Alice in Wonder (1952) revised as The Big Deal (1953)
3. Purlie Victorious (1961) revised with Philip Rose and Peter Udell, music by Gary Geld, as Purlie (1970)
4. Curtain Call, Mr. Aldridge, Sir (1963)
5. Escape to Freedom: A Play About Young Frederick - for children (1976)
6. Langston - for children (1982)
7. Bingo! with Hy Gilbert; music by George Fischoff, lyrics by Hy Gilbert - adaptation of a play by William Brashler (1985)