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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins: Quick Facts

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Born December 29, 1984 (age 41) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Awards And Honors Pulitzer Prize (2025) • Tony Awards (2024)
Notable Works “Appropriate” • “Everybody” • “Neighbors” • “Purpose” • “Gloria”

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