Biography for
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Date of Birth

10 December 1943, New York City, New York, USA

Date of Death

21 July 1991, Los Angeles, California, USA (stroke)

Birth Name

Theodore Rosevelt Wilson

Spouse

Joan Pringle

(11 January 1980 - 21 July 1991) (his death) 2 children

Trivia

Mustachioed black character actor best known for his comedic support in ethnic sitcoms, most notably Clifton Davis' big-talking buddy, Earl the postman, on "That's My Mama" (1974), always looking for a quick, money-making scheme.

Met lovely actress and future wife Joan Pringle on the set of "That's My Mama" (1974) when she replaced Lynne Moody in the role of Clifton Davis' sister Tracy during the 1975 season.

Making his film debut with Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), he was featured in a couple of "blaxploitation" films during the 1970s, including Cleopatra Jones (1973) and Black Eye (1974).