Writing
Derek Walcott
Born 1930-01-23
Castries, Saint Lucia, West Indies
Department: Writing
Biography
Sir Derek Alton Walcott KCSL OBE OM OCC was a Saint Lucian poet and playwright. He received the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature. His works include the Homeric epic poem Omeros, which many critics view "as Walcott's major achievement."
Known For
Prominent works featuring Derek Walcott
TV
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NBC Experiment in Television
1967
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Movie
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… And the Pursuit of Happiness
1986
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Movie
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The Haytian Earth
1984
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The English Programme
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The English Programme
1976
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A Roll of the Dice: The Capeman on Broadway
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A Roll of the Dice: The Capeman on Broadway
1998
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (6 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Roll of the Dice: The Capeman on Broadway | Self | Movie | 1998 | |
 | … And the Pursuit of Happiness | Self | Movie | 1986 |
 | The Haytian Earth | Director | Movie | 1984 |
| The Haytian Earth | Writer | Movie | 1984 |
| The English Programme | Writer | TV Series | 1976 | |
 | NBC Experiment in Television | Theatre Play | TV Series | 1967 |