Oscar Micheaux

 

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Oscar Devereaux Micheaux (US pronunciation: i/ˈɒskə. mɪˈʃoʊ/; January 2, 1884March 25, 1951) was an American author, filmdirector and independent producer of more than 44 films. Although the short-lived Micheaux Book & Film Company produced some films, he is regarded as the first major African-American feature filmmaker, the most successful African-American filmmaker of the first half of the twentieth century[1] and the most prominent producer of race films. [2] He produced both silent films and "talkies" after the industry changed to incorporate speaking actors

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Oscar Micheaux

Born 1884-01-02 (142 years ago) in Metropolis, IL. Dead 1951-03-25 (67 years).

Awards
Award Ceremony Year Awarded for
DGA Golden Jubilee Special Award 39th Directors Guild of America Awards 1986
Relationships
Name From To Relationship type
Alice B. Russell(Gifta: 1926-03-20–1951-03-25) 1926-03-20 1951-03-25 Gifta
Orlean McCracken(Gifta: 1910-04-20–) 1910-04-20 Gifta
Parents

Calvin S. Michaux, Belle Michaux

Siblings

Lawrence Micheaux, William Owen Micheaux, Finis Micheaux, Maude Micheaux Pritchette, Olive Michaux Robinson, Ethel Michaux Wilson, Ida Micheaux Payne, Veatrice M. Micheaux, Gertrude Michaux Cravens Sims, Swan Micheaux

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Oscar Devereaux Micheaux (US pronunciation: i/??sk?.m???o?/; January 2, 1884March 25, 1951) was an American author, filmdirector and independent producer of more than 44 films. Although the short-lived Micheaux Book & Film Company produced some films, he is regarded as the first major African-American feature filmmaker, the most successful African-American filmmaker of the first half of the twentieth century[1] and the most prominent producer of race films.[2] He produced both silent films and "talkies" after the industry changed to incorporate speaking actors.

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