Lonne Elder III
Writing · Adaptation · Theatre Play · Teleplay
Active 1972–present · Awards: Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
Lonne Elder III was an American actor, playwright and screenwriter. He is the first Black writer to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Filmography
Sounder (1972) — ScreenplayBustin' Loose (1981) — AdaptationSounder, Part 2 (1976) — ScreenplayCeremonies in Dark Old Men (1975) — Theatre Play · TeleplayA Woman Called Moses (1978) — ScreenplayThou Shalt Not Kill (1982) — Teleplay · StoryRunaway (1989) — ScreenplayMelinda (1972) — Lt. Daniels · Screenplay