Wilson, Frank

The Oxford Companion to American Theatre | 2004 | 536 words | Copyright

Wilson, Frank (1886?–1956), actor. One of many performers remembered for a single role, he was born in New York and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. The African‐American actor had been understudy and replacement to the leads in All God's Chillun Got Wings and In Abraham's Bosom before creating the part of the kindly cripple Porgy (1927). Wilson played the role in New York, on tour, and in London for over two years, but thereafter found few important parts and was often reduced to portraying servants.

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