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William Layton (actor)
American actor and director

William Layton (actor)

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Biography

William Layton (1912–1994) was an American playwright and actor.

Education and Early Career

  • Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • On a trip to London, along with his friend Thornton Wilder was introduced to European theater
  • Returned to the states and joined the American Theatre Wing in New York
  • Met his future mentor, Sanford Meisner, entering the Neighborhood Playhouse.

Awards and Accolades

  • Best Director of the Year ( 1979 )
  • Daedalus Award 1990 ( Daily 16 )
  • Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts in 1989 .


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