About Dennis Letts
Dennis Letts was an American college professor, and later, in a second career, an actor. As the latter, he originated the critically successful role of Beverly Weston in the Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of the Tony-winning play August: Osage County in the summer of 2007, the writing of which had earned his son, Tracy Letts, a Pulitzer Prize. Letts first began acting at the relatively late age of 50 years. Letts first started performing at university and community theaters while still working as a college professor. Letts appeared in more than 40 films and television shows over the course of his career, including parts in high-profile films such as Cast Away in 2000. He served as an editor for his wife's novels, which won various literary awards and have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list.
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