Charles Gordone

Charles Gordone was an American actor, playwright, film producer, and film director. Born in Cleveland in 1925, he was an African American male who wrote in English. His notable works include *Gordone is a muthah* and *No place to be somebody*. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, which is recognized in the Pulitzer Prize collection.

Gordone was educated at Columbia University, New York University, the University of California, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles City College. He was employed by Texas A&M University, where he is also buried. He died of liver cancer in College Station in 1995 due to natural causes.