Alice Walker

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Biography

Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker is an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist. In 1982, she became the first African-American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, which she was awarded for her novel The Color Purple. The book became a bestseller and was subsequently adapted into a critically acclaimed 1985 movie directed by Steven Spielberg, featuring Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg, as well as a 2005 Broadway musical totaling 910 performances. Over the span of her career, Walker has published seventeen novels and short story collections, twelve non-fiction works, and collections of essays and poetry.

Career Overview

Alice Walker has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work is anchored in the The Roller Blade Seven Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Color Purple, The Color Purple, Oprah & The Color Purple Journey. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Writing
Gender
female
Known Credits
24
Birth Date
1944-02-09 00:00:00
Birth Place
Eatonton, Georgia, USA

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