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 marrie
Born
Dec 18, 1917
Cogdell, Georgia, USA
Died
Feb 04, 2005
Known For
Acting
Movies
102 acting
12 crew
Popularity
0.7
Known For
The Client
1994
as Harry Roosevelt
Malcolm X
1992
as Eulogy Performer (voice)
Dinosaur
2000
as Yar (voice)
Grumpy Old Men
1993
as Chuck
Gladiator
1992
as Noah
Doctor Dolittle
1998
as Archer Dolittle
Do the Right Thing
1989
as Da Mayor
No Way Out
1950
as John Brooks (uncredited)
The Hill
1965
as Jacko King
12 Angry Men
1997
as Juror 2
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