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William Ball

Director · 1931–1991 · Chicago, Illinois

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Biography

William Gormaly Ball (29 April 1931 – 30 July 1991) was an American stage director and founder of the American Conservatory Theater (ACT). 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 René Auberjonois. He was also a noted director of opera.

Directed 4

1970s

  1. 1976

    The Taming of the Shrew

    Director

  2. 1974

    Cyrano de Begerac

    Director

  3. 1971

    Great Performances

    Director

    74

Acted in 2

1990s

  1. 1992

    Claude

    Minister

  2. 1991

    Suburban Commando

    Gen. Suitor

    39