Anthony Chisholm, nominated for Tony, who performed on stage in August Wilson’s Radio Golf and on screen in Spike Lee’s Chi-raq has died at 77
« Affectionately called ‘Chiz’ he was an actor and storyteller like no other, embodying loyalty, dedication and compassion for his art We have lost a great one today, » the caption said
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The Katz Company is sad to announce the passing of our longtime friend and client Tony-Nominee, Anthony Chisholm Affectionately referred to as “Chiz”, he was an actor and storyteller like no other, embodying loyalty, dedication and compassion for his art We lost a great one today #restinpower #anthonychisholm #chiz #teamkatz #thekatzcompany #tkc
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Chisholm was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 9, 1943 According to his biography on The History Makers, he served in the US Army as a platoon leader for the 4th Armored Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division during the war from Vietnam after being drafted When he got home from the war he was right to work on stage He performed in two plays in his hometown, The Boys From Syracuse and The Threepenny Opera, and in 1968 made his debut at the movies in Uptight
Throughout his career he has delivered on stage and on screen Chisholm’s TV and movie credits include Premium Rush, Coalition, Dream Street, Law and Order: SVU, High Maintenance and Chi-Raq
« Oh man !! Why did I think you would live forever? I love you Anthony… The world of theater will miss your wisdom, your immense talent, your generosity You were a survivor Good night king Sleep well You deserved it, ”posted the star of How To Get Away With Murder
Oh man !! Why did I think you would live forever? I love you Anthony… The world of theater will miss your wisdom, your immense talent, your generosity You were a survivor Good night king Sleep well You deserved it 💛🕊 # RIPAnthonyChisholm
Chisholm has received the NAACP Theater Award, AUDELCO Award, Ovation Award and IRNE Award throughout his career He received a Tony nomination for playing Elder Joseph Barlow in the August play Wilson at Radio Golf, the last of ten pieces in Wilson’s famous Pittsburgh series He is survived by his son, Alexander Chisholm, his daughter Che Chisholm, his son-in-law, Peter Vietro-Hannum, and two grandchildren, Ravi and Avani Vietro
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