Arts & LiteratureAmerican1938 – 2011
Langford Wilson
Playwright, Circle Repertory Company co-founder
Biography
American playwright and co-founder of Circle Repertory Company. Known for experimental theater and plays exploring American life and relationships.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
American
Born
1938
Died
2011
Thinking about the name
Langford
English origin
“Similar to Lanford, this English geographical name combines 'lang' (long) and 'ford' (water crossing), suggesting a ford along a lengthy river or stream. Langford evokes English countryside heritage and has the weight and substance of a place-name-turned-given-name. The name carries overtones of tradition, stability, and natural landscape.”