Roger Ross Williams, 1973
Writers · September 16, 1973
Roger Ross Williams
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Roger Ross Williams is 52 years old, born September 16, 1973 in United States · Virgo.
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About
Roger Ross Williams made history as the first African American director to win an Oscar, taking home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film with Music by Prudence in 2009. Born September 16, 1962, in the US, Williams works as a director, producer, and screenwriter. As a Virgo, he channels precision and craft into documentary storytelling.
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Biography
Roger Ross Williams broke the Academy Awards' color barrier when Music by Prudence won Best Documentary Short Film in 2009, making him the first African American director to claim an Oscar. Born in the US on September 16, 1962, Williams built his career across directing, producing, and screenwriting. His breakthrough came with a documentary that resonated across the industry—Music by Prudence stands as both a personal milestone and a watershed moment in Oscar history. As a Virgo, Williams embodies the sign's reputation for meticulous craft and analytical depth. Screenwriters and directors shape narratives through visual and written language, collaborating with production teams to bring stories to screen. Williams' work demonstrates how documentary filmmaking can center overlooked voices and deliver both artistic and cultural impact.
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Trivia
- Music by Prudence, the short film that won Williams his historic Oscar, centered on a Zimbabwean girl and her family.
- Williams holds the distinction of being the first African American director ever to win an Academy Award in any category.
- His career spans directing, producing, and screenwriting—a triple-threat skill set across multiple documentary and narrative formats.
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Numerology
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The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Roger Ross Williams often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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- How old is Roger Ross Williams?
- Roger Ross Williams is 52 years old (born September 16, 1973).
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- Roger Ross Williams was born on September 16, 1973.
- What is Roger Ross Williams's zodiac sign?
- Roger Ross Williams is a Virgo, born September 16, 1973.
- What is Roger Ross Williams's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Roger Ross Williams was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Roger Ross Williams from?
- Roger Ross Williams is from United States.
- What does Roger Ross Williams do?
- Roger Ross Williams is a writer.
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