James DeFelice

James DeFelice (January 6, 1937 - October 5, 2024) was an American-Canadian actor, playwright and screenwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta,[1] most noted as writer of the theatrical films Why Shoot the Teacher?[2] and Angel Square.[3]

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, he was educated at Northeastern University, Tufts University and the University of Indiana,[4] and was a sportswriter for the Boston Globe before moving to Edmonton in 1969 to become a theatre professor at the University of Alberta.[5] In Edmonton he regularly acted on stage and directed theatre productions, as well as writing stage plays.[1] His plays included The Bird Prince, The Elixir, Fools and Masters, Ladder to the Moon, The Merchants of Dazu, Take Me Where the Water's Warm and A Yard of Pucks.[1]

He also had occasional supporting acting roles in film, including in Harry Tracy, Desperado, Draw!, The Gunfighters, Cowboys Don't Cry, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Passchendaele.

He retired from the University of Alberta in 2002, but remained an active participant in the city's theatre community until his death in 2024.[5]

Awards

Award Date of ceremony Category Work Result Ref.
Canadian Film Awards 1977 Best Adapted Screenplay Why Shoot the Teacher? Won [6]
Genie Awards 1991 Angel Square
with Anne Wheeler 		Nominated [7]
Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards 1995 Outstanding Fringe Director Letters in Wartime Nominated [8]
1996 Special Achievement Overall contributions to theatre in Edmonton Won [9]
1998 Outstanding Direction in a Play The Baltimore Waltz Won [10]
2004 Outstanding Direction in a Play Underneath the Lintel Won [11]
2007 Outstanding Performance By An Actor In A Leading Role Closer and Closer Apart Nominated [12]

References

  1. ^ a b c Anne Nothof, "DeFelice, James". Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia, October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Robert Martin, "Why Shoot the Teacher: a loving look at hard times on the Prairies". The Globe and Mail, July 2, 1977.
  3. ^ Rick Groen, "Film Review: Angel Square". The Globe and Mail, November 15, 1991.
  4. ^ Liz Nicholls, "Theatre icon plays with memory; Like everyone involved with this production, James DeFelice has personal connections with Alzheimer's". Edmonton Journal, April 19, 2007.
  5. ^ a b Liane Faulder, "Stage notes: Edmonton theatre community mourns Jim DeFelice". Edmonton Journal, November 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Maria Topalovich, And the Genie Goes To...: Celebrating 50 Years of the Canadian Film Awards. Stoddart Publishing, 2000. ISBN 0-7737-3238-1.
  7. ^ "Genie candidates announced". Edmonton Journal, October 10, 1991.
  8. ^ Liz Nicholls, "Phoenix leads with 18 nominations for annual Sterling theatre awards". Edmonton Journal, June 2, 1995.
  9. ^ Liz Nicholls, "Stage Polaris takes home bouquets for Secret Garden". Edmonton Journal, June 25, 1996.
  10. ^ Liz Nicholls, "Tinka soars, no strings attached; Ronnie Burkett's satire captures five awards as city honours its best theatre". Edmonton Journal, June 30, 1998.
  11. ^ Liz Nicholls, "Lintel guys big winners at Sterlings". Edmonton Journal, June 29, 2004.
  12. ^ Liz Nicholls, "Frankenstein in control; Catalyst Theatre show attracts half the nominations for annual Sterling Awards". Edmonton Journal, June 5, 2007
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