James Spruill (actor)
James Spruill was an American actor and theater teacher, with New African Company, Spruill brought out plays highlighting the black experience.[1]
James Spruill | |
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 James Spruill with Al Pacino in a Boston University production of "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel", 1972 | |
| Born | United States |
| Died | United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
Spruill was a theater teacher at Boston University for 30 years and an actor who shared the stage with Morgan Freeman and Al Pacino.[1]
His students at Boston University included Jason Alexander. In 1980, Alexander performed with Spruill in Boston University's production of Othello.[1][2][3][4]
References
- Marquard, Bryan (February 11, 2011). "James Spruill, 73; actor and founder of influential black theater company". Boston.com.
- Globe — 2/11/2011, the Boston (February 14, 2011). "James Spruill, 73, actor, teacher, "Say Brother" host". WGBH Alumni Network.
- "Former CFA prof, actor celebrated at memorial service – The Daily Free Press".
- Ertischek, David (February 1, 2023). "Black History Month: James Spruill Founded Important Black Theater Company".
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