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Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Actor · Born 1917-12-18 · Cogdell, Georgia, USA

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Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Doctor Dolittle (1998) — Archer Dolittle
  2. Dinosaur (2000) — Yar (voice)
  3. Do the Right Thing (1989) — Da Mayor
  4. Malcolm X (1992) — Eulogy Performer (voice)
  5. The Client (1994) — Harry Roosevelt
  6. The L Word (2004) — Melvin Porter
  7. Grumpy Old Men (1993) — Chuck
  8. Bubba Ho-tep (2002) — John F. "Jack" Kennedy
  9. Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) — Marshall
  10. The Stand (1994) — Judge Richard Farris
  11. Bonanza (1959) — Sam Davis
  12. 12 Angry Men (1997) — Juror 2
  13. Gladiator (1992) — Noah
  14. JAG (1995) — Terrence Minnerly
  15. Jungle Fever (1991) — Reverend Purify
  16. The Hill (1965) — Jacko King
  17. Third Watch (1999) — Mr. Parker
  18. Touched by an Angel (1994) — Gabriel
  19. Cop & ½ (1993) — Detective in Squad Room
  20. Hawaii Five-O (1968) — Ramon Borelle
  21. She Hate Me (2004) — Judge Buchanan
  22. The Scalphunters (1968) — Joseph Lee
  23. School Daze (1988) — Coach Odom
  24. No Way Out (1950) — John Brooks (uncredited)
  25. Get on the Bus (1996) — Jeremiah / 'Pop'
  26. Harry & Son (1984) — Raymond
  27. Baadasssss! (2004) — Granddad
  28. The Fugitive (1963) — Lt. Johnny Gaines
  29. Avenging Angel (1985) — Capt. Harry Moradian
  30. 4 Little Girls (1997) — Self - Actor and Playwright
  31. Fourteen Hours (1951) — Cab Driver (uncredited)
  32. The Cardinal (1963) — Father Gillis
  33. Reading Rainbow (1983) — Self - Narrator (voice)
  34. American Experience (1988) — Self - Harlem Resident
  35. Baseball (1994) — Various (voice)
  36. Roots: The Next Generations (1979) — 'Dad' Jones
  37. I'm Not Rappaport (1996) — Midge Carter
  38. Sam Whiskey (1969) — Jed Hooker
  39. Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) — Self (archive footage)
  40. American Masters (1986) — Self

Directed

  1. Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) — Director
  2. Black Girl (1972) — Director
  3. Gordon's War (1973) — Director
  4. Kongi's Harvest (1970) — Director
  5. Countdown at Kusini (1976) — Director