Lloyd Richards

theatrical director (1919–2006)
Person human Q1866946
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Lloyd Richards

Summary

Lloyd Richards is a human[1]. Born in Toronto[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1919[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on June 29, 2006[5]. He worked as an actor[6], theatrical director[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toronto[2], Lloyd Richards…
  • Lloyd Richards passed away in New York City[4].
  • Lloyd Richards was born on June 29, 1919[3].
  • Lloyd Richards died on June 29, 2006[5].
  • Lloyd Richards held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Lloyd Richards's native language[11].
  • Lloyd Richards worked as an actor[6].
  • Lloyd Richards worked as a theatrical director[7].
  • Lloyd Richards worked as a film director[8].
  • Lloyd Richards was employed by Yale University[12].
  • Lloyd Richards was educated at Wayne State University[13].
  • Lloyd Richards received the Drama Desk Awards[14].
  • Lloyd Richards received the National Medal of Arts[15].
  • Lloyd Richards received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[16].
  • Lloyd Richards received the Paul Robeson Award[17].
  • Lloyd Richards was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Lloyd Richards is recorded as male[19].
  • Lloyd Richards's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Lloyd Richards's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[21].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[22].
  • Lloyd Richards was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Lloyd Richards's family name is recorded as Richards[24].
  • Lloyd Richards's given name is recorded as Lloyd[25].
  • Lloyd Richards's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Lloyd Richards's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lloyd Richards's place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on June 29, 1919[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Lloyd Richards was educated at Wayne State University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], theatrical director[7], and film director[8]. Among Lloyd Richards's employers was Yale University[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Drama Desk Awards[14], a group of awards[28], in United States[29], founded in 1955[30]; National Medal of Arts[15], a medallion[31], in United States[32], founded in 1984[33]; Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[16], a theatre award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1960[36]; and Paul Robeson Award[17], an award[37].

Death and Burial

Lloyd Richards died on June 29, 2006[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[22].

Why It Matters

Lloyd Richards ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Lloyd Richards born?

Born in Toronto[2], Lloyd Richards…

Where did Lloyd Richards die?

Lloyd Richards passed away in New York City[4].

What did Lloyd Richards do for work?

Lloyd Richards worked as actor[6], theatrical director[7], and film director[8].

Where did Lloyd Richards go to school?

Lloyd Richards was educated at Wayne State University[13].

What awards did Lloyd Richards receive?

Honors received include Drama Desk Awards[14], National Medal of Arts[15], Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play[16], and Paul Robeson Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . blackpast.org. blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . blackpast.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . courant.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description theatrical director (1919–2006)
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  2. 10d ago · Animalparty · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Encyclopedia.com id journals/culture-magazines/richards-lloyd
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  3. 10d ago · Animalparty · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Q65969840
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  4. 11d ago · Animalparty · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Employer
    Nominated for Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play, Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play, Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play +1
    Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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