Douglas Turner Ward

Douglas Turner Ward (May 5, 1930February 20, 2021) was an American playwright, actor, director, and theatrical producer. He was known for being the founder of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC). He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play in 1974 for his role in "The River Niger", which he also directed.
Ward died on February 20, 2021 in New York City, aged 90.