Powell Lindsay

Powell Lindsay (1905 – 1987) was an actor, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on stage and film as well as a director and writer of theatrical productions in the United States.[1] He's been described as the "muse of black social realism on film."[2] He was friends with Langston Hughes and produced works highlighting the work of Hughes.[3]

He was married to June Lindsey (1920-2013)[4]

He died of cancer at home in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 22, 1987.[5]

Theater

Actor

Director

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Granshaw, Michelle (December 19, 2009). "Powell Lindsay (1905-1987)".
  2. ^ Grant, Barry Keith (December 1, 2003). Film Genre Reader III. University of Texas Press. ISBN 9780292701854 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Senate, Michigan Legislature (August 21, 1987). "Journal of the Senate of the State of Michigan". John S. Bagg, printer to the Legislature – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "June Lindsay Obituary (2013) Ann Arbor News".
  5. ^ "'Tobacco Road' star Powell Lindsay dead at 82". Ann Arbor News. September 24, 1987. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  6. ^ "Powell Lindsay – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com.
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