Thurman Scott

Thurman E. Scott is an American actor, director, and producer. He is the founder and artistic director of the Actors Theatre Workshop, a New York City theatre company. He was artistic director with the National Black Theater.

Early life and education

Scott was born in North Carolina about 1952. His father was white, and his mother was black. His paternal grandparents disapproved of the marriage.

In 1960, he joined the United States Air Force. This organization puts on theatrical productions and runs acting programs and educational initiatives for children and adults, like Builders of the New World. The David Show Ham (understudy) Off-Broadway The Blood Knot Leading role National tour To Be Young, Gifted and Black Leading role National tour The Tempest Various roles Center Stage Becket Thomas Becket Special performance at the Moscow Art Theatre The Bridgehead Tatum Actors Theatre of Louisville, Humana Festival (1977)