- Lonne Elder III was born on December 26, 1927 in Americus, Georgia, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for A Woman Called Moses (1978), Sounder (1972) and Melinda (1972). He was married to Judyann Elder and Mary Gross. He died on June 11, 1996 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesJudyann Elder(February 14, 1969 - 1994) (divorced, 2 children)Mary Gross(1963 - 1967) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenDavid ElderLonnie- Christine Elder
- ParentsLonne Elder IIQuincy Elder
- He was the first African American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay for the feature film Sounder (1972); he and writer William H. Armstrong shared the writing credits for this film.
- Originated the role of "Bobo" in Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun".
- Survived by his three children: David, Christian, and Lonnie-Christine, two brothers, and two sisters.
- Inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1979.
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