Frederick O'Neal, 1958

Frederick O'Neal (27 August 1905—25 August 1992) was an American actor and television director also known for his work behind the scenes as a revolutionary trade unionist. August 27 is the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (240th in leap years), with 126 days remaining. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A television director is usually responsible for directing the actors and other taped aspects of a television production. ... A Trade Union (Labour union) ... is a continuous association of wage-earners for the purpose of maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment. ...

Early life and acting career

Born in Brooksville, Mississippi, O'Neal made his New York debut in 1936 with the Civic Repertory Theatre. In 1944, he won the Clarence Derwent award for his Broadway performance as the greedy brother-in-law in Anna Lucasta. He also earned acclaim for his stage portrayal of Lem Scott in Take a Giant Step in 1953. He reprised both roled on film. He was frequently on Kraft Suspense and Hallmark Hall of Fame productions. Brooksville is a town located in Noxubee County, Mississippi. ... The Clarence Derwent Awards are Broadway theatre awards given annually by the Actors Equity Association. ... Hallmark Hall of Fame is the most-honored program in the history of American television. ...

Organization and union work

Among groups he helped organize were Harlem's American Negro Theatre in 1940, which started careers of Harry Belafonte, Ruby Dee, Sidney Poitier, among others. O'Neal also co-founded the British Negro Theatre. In 1964 he became president Emeritus of the Actors' Equity Association and Associated Actors and Artistes of America. He was the first African American president of Equity (1964-1973). His work landed him on the master list of Nixon political opponents. The American Negro Theater (ANT) was formed in Harlem on June 5, 1940 by writer Abram Hill and actor Frederick ONeal. ... Harold George Belafonte, Jr. ... Actress Ruby Dee September 25, 1962 photographed by Carl Van Vechten Ruby Dee (born October 27, 1924) is an African American actress and activist. ... Sir Sidney Poitier KBE, (IPA pronunciation: ) (born February 20, 1927), is a Bahamian American Academy Award-winning actor (film and stage), film director, and activist. ... The Actors Equity Association (commonly simply Equity) is the trade union of American theatrical performers and stage managers. ... The Associated Actors and Artistes of America (4As), an AFL-CIO affiliate, is the primary association of trade unions for performing artists in the United States. ... A master list of Nixon political opponents was compiled to supplement the original Nixons Enemies List of 20 key people considered opponents of President Richard Nixon. ...

References

• Staff report (June 28, 1973). Lists of White House 'Enemies' and Memorandums Relating to Those Named. New York Times
• Frederick O'Neal at the Internet Movie Database