| 释义 |
- Education and early career
- Awards and accolades
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}}{{Expand Spanish|William Layton|date=November 2011}}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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