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James Lawson(1928-2024)

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James Lawson
James Lawson was born on 22 September 1928 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984), From Danger to Dignity (1995) and A Force More Powerful (1999). He was married to Dorothy Wood. He died on 9 June 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornSeptember 22, 1928
DiedJune 9, 2024(95)
BornSeptember 22, 1928
DiedJune 9, 2024(95)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

Known for

CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
CBS Schoolbreak Special
6.9
TV Series
  • Additional Crew(as Rev. James M. Lawson)
From Danger to Dignity (1995)
From Danger to Dignity
8.0
  • Self - Pastor
  • 1995
A Force More Powerful (1999)
A Force More Powerful
8.1
  • Self
  • 1999
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005)
Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
6.8
  • Self - Pastor Emeritus of Holman United Methodist Church
  • 2005

Credits

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  • CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
    CBS Schoolbreak Special
    6.9
    TV Series
    • technical consultant (as Rev. James M. Lawson)
    • 1989

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • James M. Lawson Jr.
  • Born
    • September 22, 1928
    • Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • June 9, 2024
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cardiac arrest)
  • Spouse
    • Dorothy Wood1959 - June 9, 2024 (his death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

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