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Ossie Davis (1917–2005)
Ossie Davis was born on December 18, 1917 in Cogdell, Georgia, USA as Raiford Chatman Davis. He was an actor and writer, known for Do the Right Thing (1989), Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) and Grumpy Old Men (1993). He was married to Ruby Dee. He died on February 4, 2005 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA.
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Born:in Cogdell, Georgia, USADied:(age 87) in Miami Beach, Florida, USA |
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Actor (107 credits)
Actor (107 credits)
2004-2005
The L Word
(TV Series)
Melvin Porter
Melvin Porter
- L'Chaim
(2005)
... Melvin Porter
- Loud & Proud
(2005)
... Melvin Porter
- Land Ahoy
(2005)
... Melvin Porter
- Lawfully
(2004)
... Melvin Porter
1996-2002
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Erasmus Jones / Gabriel / Gabe
Erasmus Jones / Gabriel / Gabe
- Remembering Me: Part 2
(2002)
... Gabriel
- The Christmas Gift
(1999)
... Gabe
- Saving Grace: Part 1
(1998)
... Erasmus Jones
- The Road Home: Part 1
(1997)
... Erasmus Jones
- The Homecoming: Part 1
(1996)
... Erasmus Jones
2002
Philly
(TV Series)
Gilbert Willoughby
Gilbert Willoughby
- The Curse of the Klopman Diamonds
(2002)
... Gilbert Willoughby
1999-2000
Third Watch
(TV Series)
Mr. Parker
Mr. Parker
- Men
(2000)
... Mr. Parker
- Journey to the Himalayas
(2000)
... Mr. Parker
- Modern Designs for Better Living
(1999)
... Mr. Parker
2000
City of Angels
(TV Series)
Henry, King of England / Henry Charles
Henry, King of England / Henry Charles
- To Halve or Halve Not
(2000)
... Henry, King of England / Henry Charles
- When Worlds Colitis
(2000)
... Henry, King of England
1996-1998
Promised Land
(TV Series)
Erasmus Jones
Erasmus Jones
- Baptism of Fire
(1998)
... Erasmus Jones
- Saving Grace: Part 2
(1998)
... Erasmus Jones
- A Hand Up Is Not a Hand Out: Part 2
(1998)
... Erasmus Jones
- A Hand Up Is Not a Hand Out: Part 1
(1998)
... Erasmus Jones
- Designated Driver
(1998)
... Erasmus Jones
1995-1996
The Client
(TV Series)
Judge Harry Roosevelt
Judge Harry Roosevelt
- The High Ground
(1996)
... Judge Harry Roosevelt
- The Morning After
(1996)
... Judge Harry Roosevelt
- Motherless Child
(1996)
... Judge Harry Roosevelt (credit only)
- The Way Things Never Were
(1995)
... Judge Harry Roosevelt (credit only)
- Happily Ever After
(1995)
... Judge Harry Roosevelt
1990-1994
Evening Shade
(TV Series)
Ponder Blue
Ponder Blue
- I Left My Ring in Evening Shade
(1994)
... Ponder Blue (credit only)
- The Odder Couple
(1994)
... Ponder Blue
- Mama Knows Best
(1994)
... Ponder Blue
- Wood Climbs to New Heights
(1994)
... Ponder Blue
- Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood?
(1994)
... Ponder Blue
1994
The Stand
(TV Mini-Series)
Judge Richard Farris
Judge Richard Farris
- The Stand
(1994)
... Judge Richard Farris
- The Betrayal
(1994)
... Judge Richard Farris
- The Dreams
(1994)
... Judge Richard Farris (credit only)
- The Plague
(1994)
... Judge Richard Farris (credit only)
1993
Queen
(TV Mini-Series)
Parson Dick
Parson Dick
- Episode #1.3
(1993)
... Parson Dick
- Episode #1.2
(1993)
... Parson Dick
- Episode #1.1
(1993)
... Parson Dick
1989-1990
B.L. Stryker
(TV Series)
Oz Jackson
Oz Jackson
- Night Train
(1990)
... Oz Jackson
- Plates
(1990)
... Oz Jackson
- High Rise
(1990)
... Oz Jackson
- Grand Theft Hotel
(1990)
... Oz Jackson
- Winner Takes All
(1990)
... Oz Jackson
1979
Roots: The Next Generations
(TV Mini-Series)
Dad Jones
Dad Jones
- Part III (1914-1917)
(1979)
... Dad Jones
1978
King
(TV Mini-Series)
Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
- Episode #1.3
(1978)
... Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
- Episode #1.2
(1978)
... Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
- Episode #1.1
(1978)
... Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
1973
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
(segment "Love and High Spirits")
- Love and the Games People Play/Love and High Spirits/Love and the Memento/Love and the Single Husband/Love and the Stutter
(1973)
... (segment "Love and High Spirits")
1969
Night Gallery
(TV Series)
Osmund Portifoy
Osmund Portifoy
- Night Gallery (The Cemetery/Eyes/The Escape Route)
(1969)
... Osmund Portifoy
1966-1967
Run for Your Life
(TV Series)
Sgt. Dave Corbett / Dave Corbett / Frankie Morton
Sgt. Dave Corbett / Dave Corbett / Frankie Morton
- A Rage for Justice: Part 2
(1967)
... Sgt. Dave Corbett
- Flight from Tirana: Part 1
(1967)
... Dave Corbett
- A Game of Violence
(1966)
... Frankie Morton
1966
The Fugitive
(TV Series)
Lt. Johnny Gaines
Lt. Johnny Gaines
- Death Is the Door Prize
(1966)
... Lt. Johnny Gaines
1965
Slattery's People
(TV Series)
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
- What Can You Do with a Wounded Tiger?
(1965)
... Jack Phillips
1961-1965
The Defenders
(TV Series)
District Attorney Daniel Jackson / District Attorney / Assistant District Attorney / ...
District Attorney Daniel Jackson / District Attorney / Assistant District Attorney / ...
- The Sworn Twelve
(1965)
... District Attorney Daniel Jackson
- Nobody Asks What Side You're On
(1965)
... District Attorney Daniel Jackson
- Fires of the Mind
(1965)
... District Attorney Daniel Jackson
- Turning Point
(1964)
... Assistant District Attorney
- Mind Over Murder
(1964)
... District Attorney
1964
The Doctors and the Nurses
(TV Series)
Dr. Farmer
Dr. Farmer
- The Family Resemblance
(1964)
... Dr. Farmer
1962-1963
Car 54, Where Are You?
(TV Series)
Officer Omar Anderson
Officer Omar Anderson
- Here Comes Charlie
(1963)
... Officer Omar Anderson
- The Star Boarder
(1963)
... Officer Omar Anderson
- The Presidential Itch
(1963)
... Officer Omar Anderson (uncredited)
- Benny the Bookie's Last Chance
(1963)
... Officer Omar Anderson
- Stop Thief
(1962)
... Officer Omar Anderson
1960-1961
Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Will Harris
Will Harris
- Black Monday
(1961)
- Seven Times Monday
(1960)
... Will Harris
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Writer (7 credits)
Writer (7 credits)
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Director (7 credits)
Director (7 credits)
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Producer (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (117 credits)
Self (117 credits)
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Archive footage (19 credits)
Archive footage (19 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
l Stage: Appeared (as "Johannes") in "The Zulu and the Zayda" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Book by Howard Da Silva and Felix Leon. Music lyrics by Harold Rome. Based on a story by Dan Jacobson. Music orchestrated by Meyer Kupferman. Scenic Design . Lighting Design by William Eckart and Jean Eckart. Directed by Dore Schary. Cort Theatre:... See more »Alternate Names:
Ozzie DavisHeight:
6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Personal Quote:
I find, in being black, a thing of beauty: a joy; a strength; a secret cup of gladness. See more »Trivia:
He and his wife Ruby Dee were awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1995 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, D.C. See more »Trademark:
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