An African-American writer whose works were blacklisted by the
Hollywood movie studios in the 1950s because of his membership in the
American Communist Party. He traveled to France and eventually settled
in Paris.
His novel, "Native Son" at the Court Theatre and American Blues Theatre both in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2015 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Large Play Production.
He died in Paris, France and is buried there in the famous Pere
Lachaise cemetery.
Has two daughters: Julia, and Rachel.
Inducted into Chicago Literacy Hall of Fame in 2010.