William Ball
Born: 1931-04-28 in Chicago, Illinois
Died: 1991-07-30
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
1992
- Claude as Minister
1991
- Suburban Commando as Gen. Suitor
1976
- The Taming of the Shrew ... (Director)
1974
- Cyrano de Begerac ... (Director)
1971
- Great Performances ... (Director)
1961
- The Defenders ... (Director)