Suzan-Lori Parks

Suzan-Lori Parks

62 · Born: May 10, 1963

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 10, 1963 Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States
Spouse
  • Christian Konopka

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 11, 2025 )
  • Paul Oscher

    ( Jul 1, 2001 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Suzan-Lori Parks is an exceptionally versatile American artistic force, boasting an impressive range of creative skills that transcend traditional boundaries and effortlessly traverse various artistic disciplines. As a playwright, she has made a profound and lasting impact on the world of theatre, with her 2001 play "Topdog/Underdog" serving as a shining example of her exceptional talent and innovative approach. This groundbreaking work, a true masterpiece of contemporary American drama, earned her the most esteemed and coveted award in her field, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, in the year 2002, thereby solidifying her status as a preeminent figure in the world of American theatre.

As a multifaceted artist, Suzan-Lori Parks has concurrently pursued careers in playwriting, screenwriting, music, and novel writing, thereby exemplifying her remarkable adaptability and artistic breadth.

Through her impressive accomplishments in various creative fields, Parks has consistently demonstrated her unwavering passion and dedication to her craft, thereby underscoring her limitless imagination and artistic vision.

As a trailblazing African American woman, Parks has blazed a path for others to follow, courageously shattering glass ceilings and challenging conventional norms in the process, thereby paving the way for future generations of artists and creatives.

In her illustrious career, Parks has not only showcased her remarkable range as an artist but has also left an indelible mark on the world of art, entertainment, and culture, thereby cementing her status as a true icon and visionary in her field.

Pioneering figure in the realm of artistic expression, Rosa Parks' remarkable achievements have cemented her status as a luminary in the world of the arts, with her groundbreaking contributions persistently igniting a spark of creativity and innovation within successive generations of artists and spectators.

Career

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2010
The Making of Plus One
The Making of Plus One as Skye Brown - the director
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2015
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2008
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2002
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2021
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2019
Native Son
Native Son as Writer
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1996
Girl 6
Girl 6 as Writer
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2017
Genius
Genius as Creator