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Actor. Playwright. Years active. 1951–1988. Notable work. Moon on a Rainbow Shawl (1957) Parent. George John (father) Errol John (20 December 1924 – 10 July 1988) was a Trinidad and Tobago actor and playwright who emigrated to the United Kingdom in 1951.
Errol John (born Dec. 20, 1924, Port of Spain, Trinidad—died July 10, 1988, London, Eng.) was a Trinidadian-born actor and playwright who wrote Moon on a Rainbow Shawl (1958), for which he won The Observer’s prize for best new playwright in 1957 and a Guggenheim fellowship in 1958.
Errol John (1924-1988) was a Trinidadian-born performer who worked in theatre, film, and television. He wrote and starred in \"Moon on a Rainbow Shawl\", a play about a Trinidadian family, and appeared in films such as The Nun's Story and The African Queen.
Errol John (1924 - 1988) fue un actor de conocido por Asalto al Queen Mary, Misión en la jungla, Cañones en Batasi, Patrullero PT 109, Entre dos fuegos y Odongo
Errol John was a playwright, actor, and director who co-founded the Whitehall Players in Trinidad and worked in Britain and Hollywood. He wrote and starred in \"Moon on a Rainbow Shawl\", a play that was adapted for radio, stage, and television.
Errol John was a Trinidadian playwright and actor who wrote Moon on a Rainbow Shawl, a seminal play about Caribbean culture. Learn more about his life, career, and publications on the Black Plays Archive website.
Moon on a Rainbow Shawl is a 1957 play written by Trinidadian actor-playwright Errol John. Described as "ground-breaking" and "a breakthrough in Britain for black writing," the play has been produced and revived worldwide since its premiere at London's Royal Court Theatre. It won the 1957 London Observer playwriting competition.
