Basil Wallace facts for kids

Basil Wallace, born on January 15, 1951, is an actor, writer, and director from Jamaica and America. He also teaches acting.

Early Life and Education

Basil Wallace was born in Kingston, Jamaica. When he was a child, he moved to the United States with his four brothers and sisters. His family first lived in Brooklyn, New York City. Later, they moved to Long Island. Basil went to Hempstead High School there. After high school, he became very interested in theater. He then went to New York University for two years. During this time, he acted in his very first play.

Acting and Directing Career

Basil Wallace spent many years working in New York. He was a playwright, an actor, and a theater director. Early in his career, he worked with the La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. This is a famous theater in Manhattan. In 1972, he acted in a play called "Short Bullins" there. He also acted in another play called Sister Sadie in the same year.

In 1973, Basil Wallace helped write and direct a play called Sounds of a Silent Man. He also directed Lament for Rastafari in 1977. Later, in 1987, he directed a reading of another play.

Wallace also taught acting for ten years at the Lincoln Center Theater. He was the drama director for a school district in the Bronx. For two years, he directed the Mini-Mobile Theatre. He also helped start the Caribbean American Repertory Theatre. He was its artistic director for the first year.

In 1990, Basil Wallace moved to Los Angeles. He tried out for the movie Marked for Death. He got the part of the main villain, a character named Screwface. Since then, Wallace has continued to act in many movies and TV shows.

Film and Television Roles

Basil Wallace has appeared in many films and television series. Here are some of his notable roles:

Film Appearances

Television Appearances

See also

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