He was awarded for a 2001 New York Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for "King Hedley II" on Broadway in New York City.
Was twice nominated for Broadway's Tony Award: in 1980 as Best Actor
(Play) for Douglas Turner Ward's "Home;" and, 21 years later, in 2001, as Best
Actor (Featured Role - Play) for August Wilson's "King Hedley II."
He has three granddaughters named, Torriana, Devany, and Sunsuray Stewart.
He was awarded for a 2001 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for "King Hedley II" on Broadway in New York City.