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Bragg was born in 1928 in New York City to deaf parents.

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Bernard Bragg, who founded the National Theatre of the Deaf with Edna Simon Levin and David Hays in the late 1960s, died in Los Angeles, California, October 29, according to the New York Times. He was 90 years old.

Bragg was born September 27, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. Born to deaf parents, Bragg grew up learning sign language, and attended the New York School for the Deaf. He studied theatre at Gallaudet College, where he later taught. He began his teaching career at the California School for the Deaf in Berkeley. He began studying mime with Marcel Marceau in 1956 and began performing around California while maintaining his position as an educator.

From 1959–1961 he had his own television show on San Francisco’s public television station KQED, The Quiet Man, making him America’s first deaf professional performer.

Bragg was also featured on NBC Experiment in Television, a one-hour program centering on Deaf actors in 1967. The broadcast also included original Children of a Lesser God star Phyllis Frelich, as well as Audree Norton, Ralph White, Howard Palmer, and Lou F

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The Life of Bernard Bragg

Bernard Bragg, a name synonymous with the revolution in deaf performance arts, led an inspiring life that bridged the gap between the deaf and hearing worlds. His journey, marked by creativity, resilience, and advocacy, has left an indelible mark on the arts and the deaf community.

Early Years and Education

Born on September 27, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, Bernard Bragg was born into a world of silence. The son of deaf parents, Bragg was introduced to sign language as his first language, a foundation that would later shape his career and advocacy. His early life was a blend of challenges and triumphs, as he navigated a world not yet equipped to fully embrace the deaf community.

Bragg’s education began at the New York School for the Deaf, where his interest in the arts first blossomed. Despite the limited opportunities for deaf individuals at the time, Bragg’s passion for theater and performance grew, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors.

His pursuit of education led him to Gallaudet University, the world’s only university desig

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Bernard Bragg

American dramatist

Bernard Bragg
Born	Bernard Nathan Bragg (1928-09-27)September 27, 1928 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died	October 29, 2018(2018-10-29) (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Actor, producer, director, playwright, artist, author
Known for	Co-founder of the National Theatre of the Deaf

Bernard Bragg (September 27, 1928 – October 29, 2018) was a deaf actor, producer, director, playwright, artist, and author who is notable for being a co-founder of the National Theatre of the Deaf and for his contributions to Deaf performing culture. According to The New York Times, Bragg was "regarded by many as the leading professional deaf actor in the country".^[1]^[2]

Early life and education

Bernard Bragg was born on September 27, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Jennie and Wolf Bragg.^[3]^[4]^[5] He grew up learning sign language, which was taught to him by his two deaf parents. From a young age, Bragg demonstrated an interest in theatre, whic