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Ossie Davis

Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (December 18, 1917 – February 4, 2005) was an American actor, director, writer, and activist. He may be best known for his roles in Spike Lee-directed films such as School Daze (1988) and Do the Right Thing (1989). Other films Davis acted in include The Hill (1965), A Man Called Adam (1966), Let's Do It Again (1975), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), Grumpy Old Men (1993), The Client (1994), Dr. Dolittle (1998), Dinosaur (2000), and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). He was married to Ruby Dee, with whom he frequently performed, from 1948 until his death.

  • Nacimiento: 1917-12-18, Cogdell, Georgia, USA
  • Fallecimiento: 2005-02-04
  • Valoración en CMNetwork Actors: 3,4 de 5

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Conocido por

  • Dr. Dolittle (1998) — Archer Dolittle
  • Dinosaurio (2000) — Yar (voz)
  • Haz lo que debas (1989) — Da Mayor
  • Bubba Ho-tep (2002) — John F. "Jack" Kennedy
  • 12 hombres sin piedad: Veredicto final (1997) — Juror 2
  • El cliente (1994) — Harry Roosevelt
  • Dos viejos gruñones (1993) — Chuck
  • Joe contra el volcán (1990) — Marshall

Filmografía

  • Love in Exile (2026)
  • Deacons for Defense (2005) — Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
  • Ella me odia (2004) — Judge Buchanan
  • Proud (2004) — Lorenzo DuFau
  • Baadasssss! (2004) — Granddad
  • The L Word (2004) — Melvin Porter
  • Bubba Ho-tep (2002) — John F. "Jack" Kennedy
  • Feast of All Saints (2001) — Jean-Jacques
  • The Legend of the Candy Cane (2001) — Julius (voz)
  • A vivir que son dos días (2000) — Duncan Cox
  • Dinosaurio (2000) — Yar (voz)
  • Finding Buck McHenry (2000) — Buck McHenry
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve (1999) — Caretaker
  • The Soul Collector (1999) — Mordecai
  • Turno de guardia (1999) — Mr. Parker
  • The Secret Path (1999) — Too Tall
  • A Vow to Cherish (1999) — Alexander Billman
  • Dr. Dolittle (1998) — Archer Dolittle
  • 12 hombres sin piedad: Veredicto final (1997) — Juror 2
  • Miss Evers' Boys (1997) — Mr. Evers
  • Dos Viejos Chiflados (1996) — Midge Carter
  • La marcha del millón de hombres (1996) — Jeremiah / 'Pop'
  • Promised Land (1996) — Erasmus Jones
  • J.A.G.: Alerta roja (1995) — Terrence Minnerly
  • The Client (1995) — Judge Harry Roosevelt
  • The Android Affair (1995) — Dr. Winston
  • Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder (1995) — Uncle Phil
  • Tocados por un ángel (1994) — Gabriel / Erasmus Jones
  • El cliente (1994) — Harry Roosevelt
  • Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice (1994) — Uncle Phil
  • Apocalipsis (1994) — Judge Richard Farris / Judge Richard Farris (credit only)
  • Dos viejos gruñones (1993) — Chuck
  • Un policía y pico (1993) — Detective in Squad Room
  • Alex Haley's Queen (1993) — Parson Dick
  • The Ernest Green Story (1993) — Grandfather
  • Malcolm X (1992) — Eulogy Performer (voz)
  • Gladiator (1992) — Noah
  • Fiebre salvaje (1991) — Reverend Purify
  • Evening Shade (1990) — Ponder Blue
  • Joe contra el volcán (1990) — Marshall
  • The Red Shoes (1990)
  • Haz lo que debas (1989) — Da Mayor
  • B.L. Stryker (1989) — Oz Jackson
  • Aulas turbulentas (1988) — Coach Odom
  • Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories (1986) — Anansi the Spider (Sleepytime Songs and Stories) (voz)
  • Angel 2 (1985) — Capt. Harry Moradian
  • Harry e hijo (1984) — Raymond
  • La casa de Dios (1984) — Dr. Sanders
  • Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige (1981) — Chuffy Russell
  • Death of a Prophet (1981)
  • All God's Children (1980) — Blaine Whitfield
  • Materia caliente (1979) — Captain John Geiberger
  • Raíces: La nueva generación (1979) — 'Dad' Jones
  • Freedom Man (1979) — Benjamin Banneker
  • King (1978) — Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
  • Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid (1977) — Dr. Fredericks
  • The Tenth Level (1976) — Reed
  • Countdown at Kusini (1976) — Ernest Motapo
  • Dos tramposos con su suerte (1975) — Elder Johnson
  • The Sheriff (1971) — James Lucas
  • Night Gallery (1969) — Osmond Portifoy
  • Slaves (1969) — Luke
  • Hawaii 5-0 (1969) — Ramon Borelle
  • Sam Whiskey (1969) — Jed Hooker
  • Teacher, Teacher (1969) — Charles Carter
  • The Name of the Game (1968) — Kubani
  • El camino de la venganza (1968) — Joseph Lee
  • The Outsider (1967) — Lt. Wagner
  • A Man Called Adam (1966) — Nelson Davis
  • Run for Your Life (1965) — Frankie Morton / Dave Corbett / Sgt. Dave Corbett
  • La colina de los hombres perdidos (1965) — Jacko King
  • 12 O'Clock High (1964) — Major Glenn Luke
  • Shock Treatment (1964) — Capshaw
  • El cardenal (1963) — Father Gillis
  • The Great Adventure (1963) — John Ross
  • El fugitivo (1963) — Lt. Johnny Gaines
  • Gone Are the Days! (1963) — Reverend Purlie Victorious Judson
  • Los defensores (1961) — Nixie / Officer Bond / Assistant District Attorney / District Attorney Daniel Jackson
  • John Brown's Raid (1960) — Dangerfield Newby
  • Bonanza (1959) — Sam Davis
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — Charles Carter
  • Catorce horas (14 horas) (1951) — Cab Driver (sin acreditar)
  • Un rayo de luz (1950) — John Brooks (sin acreditar)
  • Kraft Television Theatre (1947) — The Emperor Jones