George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

Born: September 23, 1954
in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
George Costello Wolfe (born September 23, 1954) is an American playwright and director of theater and film. He won a Tony Award in 1993 for directing "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," and another Tony Award in 1996 for his direction of the musical "Bring In 'da Noise/Bring In 'da Funk."

Movies for George C. Wolfe...

Title: Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 2023
Type: TV
THR’s famed Roundtables are reimagined for broadcast and offer a fresh perspective on a classic, showcasing the collective brilliance of the entertainment industry's finest and funniest minds as never before.
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Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Title: Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist
Character: Self
Released: April 17, 2021
Type: Movie
An intimate look at the Oscar-nominated actor’s incomparable artistry, and the acting process which informed his transformative performances. Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, George C. Wolfe, Branford Marsalis, Phylicia Rashad and more take us behind the scenes to explore Boseman's extraordinary commitment to his craft.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Title: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen
Character: Self
Released: December 18, 2020
Type: Movie
Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.
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On Broadway
Title: On Broadway
Character: Self
Released: October 12, 2019
Type: Movie
An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inclusion and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Legends of the stage and screen—including Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen—take us behind the scenes of Broadway's most groundbreaking and beloved shows, from A Chorus Line to Hamilton. Iconic performances by Lin Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, James Earl Jones and Mandy Patinkin lead the way on a hurly burly ride through Times Square, once again the main street of American show business in this documentary directed by Academy-Award nominee Oren Jacoby.
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Everything Is Copy
Title: Everything Is Copy
Character: Self
Released: September 29, 2015
Type: Movie
A candid portrait of writer/director Nora Ephron, directed by her son, journalist Jacob Bernstein.
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Larry Kramer In Love & Anger
Title: Larry Kramer In Love & Anger
Character: Himself
Released: June 29, 2015
Type: Movie
From the onset of the AIDS epidemic, author Larry Kramer emerged as a fiery activist, an Old Testament-style prophet full of righteous fury who denounced both the willful inaction of the government and the refusal of the gay community to curb potentially risky behaviors. Co-founder of both organization Gay Men's Health Crisis and the direct action protest group ACT UP, Kramer was vilified by some who saw his criticism to be an expression of self-hatred, while lionized by others who credit him with waking up the gay community — and, eventually, the government and medical establishment — to the devastation of the disease.
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Joe Papp in Five Acts
Title: Joe Papp in Five Acts
Character: Self
Released: April 30, 2012
Type: Movie
Joe Papp, the founder of the New York Shakespeare Festival and, subsequently, The Public Theater—arguably the most important theatre in North America—is profiled in this documentary that neither sanctifies nor vilifies him. He brought us free Shakespeare in the Park, Hair and A Chorus Line, and nurtured many of America’s greatest playwrights, directors and actors. His complex personality and mercurial behavior are much in evidence and spoken of with frankness through interviews with some of America’s most celebrated artists, including Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Kevin Kline, and James Earl Jones.
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Ramona and Beezus
Title: Ramona and Beezus
Character: Casting Director
Released: July 23, 2010
Type: Movie
Ramona is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus, who's just trying to survive her first year of high school. Through all the ups and downs of childhood, Ramona and Beezus learn that anything's possible when you believe in yourself and rely on each other.
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Theater of War
Title: Theater of War
Character: Self
Released: April 28, 2008
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at The Public Theater's production of Bertolt Brecht's "Mother Courage" that examines the playwright's life and ideas.
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The Devil Wears Prada
Title: The Devil Wears Prada
Character: Paul
Released: June 29, 2006
Type: Movie
Andy moves to New York to work in the fashion industry. Her boss is extremely demanding, cruel and won't let her succeed if she doesn't fit into the high class elegant look of their magazine.
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Title: Broadway: The American Musical
Character: Self
Released: October 19, 2004
Type: TV
This six part documentary miniseries presents the evolution of the Broadway musical from its inception in 1893 to current day 2004. It presents those influential players both on stage and behind the scenes, as well as a variety of influential Broadway shows, a handful which are known to have transformed the musical into what the audience knows it to be today.
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Garden State
Title: Garden State
Character: Restaurant Manager
Released: July 28, 2004
Type: Movie
Andrew returns to his hometown for the funeral of his mother, a journey that reconnects him with past friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam - a girl also suffering from various maladies - opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
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The Topdog Diaries
Title: The Topdog Diaries
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 2002
Type: Movie
An intimate portrait of Suzan-Lori Parks, featuring actors Don Cheadle and Jeffrey Wright. The film shows the playwright’s process and how a play gets produced in behind-the-scenes footage of Topdog/Underdog in rehearsal and performance. It captures the play’s triumphant Broadway debut and traces Parks’ opportunities, challenges, and personal milestones during the production of her 2002 Pulitzer Prize winner.
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Fresh Kill
Title: Fresh Kill
Character: Cat Lover
Released: January 12, 1996
Type: Movie
Shareen and Claire, a lesbian couple living on Staten Island, find themselves ensnared in a vast conspiracy involving a ghost ship of nuclear refuse, ominous television commercials, and deadly cat food.
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In the Wings: Angels in America On Broadway
Title: In the Wings: Angels in America On Broadway
Released: June 11, 1993
Type: Movie
Backstage documentary chronicling the Original Broadway Production of “Angels in America.”
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Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway
Title: Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway
Character: Himself
Released: November 2, 1992
Type: Movie
A behind the scenes look at the Broadway production of Jelly's Last Jam, including a tribute to jazz musician and composer Jelly Roll Morton. Gregory Hines and George C. Wolfe, who wrote the book for Jelly's Last Jam, are interviewed. Includes scenes from the show.
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Title: Tony Awards
Character: Self - Nominee
Released: April 1, 1956
Type: TV
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.