William Ball

Theatre Director, Organization founder

1931 – 1991

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Who was William Ball?

William Gormaly Ball was an American stage director and founder of the American Conservatory Theatre. He was awarded the Drama Desk Vernon Rice Award in 1959 for his production of Chekhov's Ivanov and was nominated for a Tony Award in 1965 for his production of Molière's Tartuffe, starring Michael O'Sullivan and Rene Auberjonois. He was also a noted director of opera.

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Born
Apr 28, 1931
Chicago
Also known as
  • William Gormaly Ball
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Education
  • Fordham University
Died
Jul 30, 1991
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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