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Gender: Male

Place of birth: 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.

Most Famous Work

Great Performances
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6

Great Performances

(1971) Director
The Defenders
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6

The Defenders

(1961) Director
The Taming of the Shrew
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7

The Taming of the Shrew

(1976) Director

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
1992 Minister
1991 Gen. Suitor
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Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1976 Director
1971 Director
1961 Director
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