1928–2014
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Sterling Houston
1945–2006
United States
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Biography
Sterling Houston (1945 – November 8, 2006) was an African-American experimental playwright, actor, musician and prose writer renowned for his works of social commentary exploring black and gay identity. His plays encompassed multiple theatrical genres, including musicals, dramas and comedies. He also wrote several prose works of fiction and non-fiction.
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