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James Spruill (actor)

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James Spruill
James Spruill with Al Pacino in a Boston University production of "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel", 1972
Born
United States
Died
United States
OccupationActor

James Spruill was an American actor and theater teacher, with New African Company, Spruill brought out plays highlighting the black experience.[1]

Spruill was a theater teacher at Boston University for 30 years and an actor who shared the stage with Morgan Freeman and Al Pacino.[1]

His students at Boston University included Jason Alexander. In 1980, Alexander performed with Spruill in Boston University's production of Othello.[1][2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Marquard, Bryan (February 11, 2011). "James Spruill, 73; actor and founder of influential black theater company". Boston.com.
  2. ^ Globe — 2/11/2011, the Boston (February 14, 2011). "James Spruill, 73, actor, teacher, "Say Brother" host". WGBH Alumni Network.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Former CFA prof, actor celebrated at memorial service – The Daily Free Press". 14 February 2011.
  4. ^ Ertischek, David (February 1, 2023). "Black History Month: James Spruill Founded Important Black Theater Company".
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