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James Lawson(1928-2024)

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James Lawson
James Lawson was born on 22 September 1928 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984), A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence and A Force More Powerful (1999). He was married to Dorothy Wood. He died on 9 June 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornSeptember 22, 1928
DiedJune 9, 2024(95)
BornSeptember 22, 1928
DiedJune 9, 2024(95)
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Known for

CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
CBS Schoolbreak Special
6.9
TV Series
  • Additional Crew(as Rev. James M. Lawson)
James Lawson in A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence
A Better Way: James Lawson, Architect of Nonviolence
  • Self
    A Force More Powerful (1999)
    A Force More Powerful
    8.2
    • Self
    • 1999
    From Danger to Dignity (1995)
    From Danger to Dignity
    8.0
    • Self - Pastor
    • 1995

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    • CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
      CBS Schoolbreak Special
      6.9
      TV Series
      • technical consultant (as Rev. James M. Lawson)
      • 1989

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    • Alternative names
      • James M. Lawson Jr.
    • Born
      • September 22, 1928
      • Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Died
      • June 9, 2024
      • Los Angeles, California, USA(cardiac arrest)
    • Spouse
      • Dorothy Wood1959 - June 9, 2024 (his death, 3 children)
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal

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