American Playhouse (TV Series)
The Gershwins', Porgy & Bess (1993)
Full Cast & Crew
Directed by
| Trevor Nunn | ||
Writing Credits
| DuBose Heyward | ... | (libretto) |
| DuBose Heyward | ... | (based on the play by) and |
| Dorothy Heyward | ... | (based on the play by) |
| Trevor Nunn | ... | (adaptation) and |
| Yves Baignères | ... | (adaptation) |
Cast (in credits order)
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Willard White | ... | Porgy |
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Cynthia Haymon | ... | Bess |
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Gregg Baker | ... | Crown |
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Cynthia Clarey | ... | Serena |
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Marietta Simpson | ... | Maria |
| Damon Evans | ... | Sportin' Life | |
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Paula Ingram | ... | Clara, and singing voice of Annie |
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Harolyn Blackwell | ... | Clara (singing voice) |
| Gordon Hawkins | ... | Jake | |
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Bruce Hubbard | ... | Jake (singing voice) |
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Barrington Coleman | ... | Mingo |
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D. Alonzo Washington | ... | Robbins |
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Johnny Worthy | ... | Robbins (singing voice) |
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Curtis Watson | ... | Jim |
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Mervin Wallace | ... | Peter |
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Maureen Brathwaite | ... | Lily |
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Austris Paige | ... | Undertaker |
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Yolanda Grant | ... | Annie |
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William B. Johnson | ... | Frazier |
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Joshuez Harriott | ... | Scipio |
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Linda Thompson | ... | Neighbor |
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Colenton Freeman | ... | Nelson / Crab Man |
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Camellia Johnson | ... | Strawberry Woman |
| Alan Tilvern | ... | Detective | |
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Billy J. Mitchell | ... | Coroner |
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Ted Maynard | ... | Mr. Archdale |
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Ron Travis | ... | Policeman |
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Wayne Marshall | ... | Jasbo Brown - Piano player at Honkytonk |
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Steve Agyei | ... | Dancer |
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Bruce Leader | ... | Dancer |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Shane Attwooll | ... | Policeman | |
Produced by
| Lindsay Law | ... | executive producer |
| Dennis Marks | ... | executive producer |
| Stephany Marks | ... | producer |
| Richard Price | ... | executive producer |
| Greg Smith | ... | producer |
| Jac Venza | ... | executive producer |
| John Walker | ... | line producer |
Cinematography by
| Chris Townsend | ||
Production Design by
| Eric Walmsley | ||
Art Direction by
| John Gunter | ||
Costume Design by
| Sue Blane | ||
| Janet Tharby | ||
Makeup Department
| Dawn Alcock | ... | makeup artist |
| Pippa Hindle | ... | senior makeup assistant |
Production Management
| Geoff Austin | ... | unit production manager: Primetime Television (as Geoffrey Austin) |
| Alan Charlesworth | ... | production manager: BBC |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Gibb | ... | assistant director |
| Alby James | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Tony Graysmark | ... | construction manager |
| Linda Sherwood-Page | ... | graphic designer |
| Sue Templar | ... | properties buyer |
Sound Department
| Paul Cunliffe | ... | sound |
| Dave Goodwin | ... | sound |
| Andy James | ... | sound |
| Derek Nash | ... | sound |
| Mark Vigers | ||
Visual Effects by
| Perry Brahan | ... | visual effects designer |
Stunts
| Terry King | ... | fight director |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrei Austin | ... | steadicam operator |
| Robin Brigham | ... | lighting technician |
| Dennis Butcher | ... | lighting technician |
| George Cole | ... | gaffer |
| James Day | ... | camera operator |
| Nigel Holbrough | ... | electrician |
| George Hunt | ... | best boy |
| Stephen Morley | ... | still photographer |
| Tony Suber | ... | key grip |
| Peter Thomas | ... | video tape operator |
| Chris Townsend | ... | studio lighting director |
| Dave Willson | ... | lighting technician |
| Trevor Wimlett | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Philip Lester | ... | costumes executed by |
Editorial Department
| St. John O'Rorke | ... | editor: video tape |
| Valerie Simmonds | ... | vision mixer |
| Adrian Udal | ... | on-line editor |
Music Department
| Richard Bissill | ... | musician: French horn |
| George Gershwin | ... | music by |
| Ira Gershwin | ... | lyricist |
| The Glyndebourne Chorus | ... | chorus |
| DuBose Heyward | ... | lyricist |
| London Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | orchestra |
| Wayne Marshall | ... | chorus master |
| David R. Murray | ... | producer: soundtrack album |
| Simon Rattle | ... | conductor |
| Craig Rutenberg | ... | chorus master |
Script and Continuity Department
| Brit King | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Charles Augins | ... | choreographer |
| Gail Bateman | ... | assistant to producer: PrimeTime Television |
| Sheala Daniell | ... | assistant accountant: Primetime Television |
| Rachel Dudley | ... | production assistant: Primetime Television |
| Robert Garlock | ... | publicist |
| Anthony Garrick | ... | assistant to the director: BBC |
| Hilary Groves | ... | stage manager: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden |
| Sandy Langdale | ... | assistant accountant: Primetime Television |
| Trevor Nunn | ... | directed for stage: Production by |
| Jane Penny | ... | production assistant: Primetime Television |
| Fiona Seatter | ... | production assistant: BBC |
| Jonathan Waterfield | ... | stage manager: Great Performances |
| Gerald C. Wheatley | ... | production accountant: Primetime Television (as Gerry Wheatley) |
| Nigel Whitehouse | ... | production associate: Primetime Television |
| Steve Wright | ... | design assistant |
Thanks
| Leonore Gershwin | ... | dedicatee (as Mrs. Ira Gershwin) |
