Austin Nelson Sears

Background

Sears, Austin Nelson was born on November 2, 1947 in New York City. Son of Bernard Herbert and Gusta (O'Toole) Sears.

Education

Bachelor, City College of New York, 1969; Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University, 1972.

Career

Actor, various theatrical companies, New York and Rhode Island, 1974-1980; artistic director, resident actor, Cooperstown (New York) Theater Festival, since 1984.

Achievements

• Austin Nelson Sears has been listed as a notable Theatrical director, actor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Dirs. Institute, Actors Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation television and Radio Artists.

Interests

• Avocations: wilderness hikes, horseback riding, fencing.

Connections

Father:

Bernard Herbert Sears

Mother:

Gusta (O'Toole) Sears