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Adolph Caesar (1933–1986)


Born in the Harlem section of New York City, joined the Navy, then studied drama at New York University; was an announcer for then joined the Negro Ensemble Co. in 1970 for such productions as "The River Niger", "Square Root of the Soul" and "The Brownsville Raid"; worked with repertory groups such as the Minnesota Theater Co.... See full bio »

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Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations See more awards »

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Filmography

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1986 Silverhawks (TV series)
Hotwing / Seymour
 
1986 Club Paradise
Prime Minister Solomon Gundy
 
1986 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Dr. Rancid
Getting Even: A Wimp's Revenge (1986) … Dr. Rancid
 
1986 Fortune Dane (TV series)
Charles Dane
Fortune Dane (1986) … Charles Dane
 
1986 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
Supervisor (segment "A Matter of Minutes")
Monsters!/A Small Talent for War/A Matter of Minutes (1986) … Supervisor (segment "A Matter of Minutes")
 
1985 Tales from the Darkside (TV series)
Mars Gillis
Parlour Floor Front (1985) … Mars Gillis
 
1984 Guiding Light (TV series)
Zamana
 
1984 A Soldier's Story
Sergeant Waters
 
1979 The Hitter
Nathan
 
1976 J.D.'s Revenge
Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice) (uncredited)
 
1976 Karate Kiba
Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice) (uncredited)
 
1975 Shame of the Jungle
Brutish (voice: English version)
 
1974 Sister Street Fighter
Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice) (uncredited)
 
1973 Scream Blacula Scream
Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice) (uncredited)
 
1972 Hammer
Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice) (uncredited)
 
1972 Blacula
Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice) (uncredited)
 
1970 The Challenge (TV movie)
Clarence Opano
 
1969 General Hospital (TV series)
Douglas Burke
 
1969 Che!
Juan Almeida
 
1968 Daktari (TV series)
Nyanza
Once Upon a Fang (1968) … Nyanza
 
1968 The Wild Wild West (TV series)
Vidoq
The Night of the Gruesome Games (1968) … Vidoq
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
1985 The 57th Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1985 The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
 
1980 Fist of Fear, Touch of Death (documentary)
TV Anchorman
 
1977 Men of Bronze (documentary)
Narrator
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Voiceover on the theatrical trailer for "J.D.'s Revenge" See more »

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I know this about celebrity. Glory fades away. It's fickle. It comes and goes. See more »

Trivia:

Died on the set of the film "Tough Guys", but was later replaced by Eli Wallach. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius