Person in history
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman, American actor and playwright (born 1976)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2020 · August 28
Their story
Who they were
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an American actor and playwright. Through his two-decade career, he appeared in a number of projects spanning both blockbuster and independent films, and received various accolades, including an Actor Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
Why this date
Chadwick Boseman appears on our August 28 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Chadwick Boseman
When did Chadwick Boseman die?
August 28 2020.
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