André De Shields just won his first Tony at 73. Here are 5 facts on his epic career
by Makeda Easter, Los Angeles Times
Jun 10, 2019
3 minutes
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Andre De Shields capped a 50-year acting career by scoring his first Tony Award on Sunday, winning best featured actor in a musical for his role as Hermes in "Hadestown."
It's been a long time coming. The 73-year-old performer has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, in regional theater and on film and television.
In accepting his award, De Shields shared his three cardinal rules for longevity: One, surround yourself with people
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