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Dock Ellis(1945-2008)

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The first Ball Don't Lie teaser trailer featuring original beats from infamous Mixtape DJ J Period.  This spot is playing in Foot Locker nationwide this April.  The film opens June 5th.  Visit www.balldontliemovie.com
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Ball Don't Lie (2008)
Dock Ellis was born on March 11, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Portrait of a Showgirl (1982) and No No: A Dockumentary (2014). He died on December 19, 2008 in Los Angeles. Ellis was also a 12-year Major League Baseball player who was an All-Star and World Series champion.
BornMarch 11, 1945
DiedDecember 19, 2008(63)
BornMarch 11, 1945
DiedDecember 19, 2008(63)
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Known for:

Gung Ho (1986)
Gung Ho
6.3
  • Luke(as Dock P. Ellis Jr.)
  • 1986
Margin for Murder (1981)
Margin for Murder
5.1
TV Movie
  • Actor(as Dock P. Ellis Jr.)
  • 1981
Lesley Ann Warren in Portrait of a Showgirl (1982)
Portrait of a Showgirl
5.2
TV Movie
  • Waiter
  • 1982
1972 National League Championship Series
TV Series
  • Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pinch Runner
  • Self - Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher

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  • Gung Ho (1986)
    Gung Ho
    • Luke (as Dock P. Ellis Jr.)
    • 1986
  • Lesley Ann Warren in Portrait of a Showgirl (1982)
    Portrait of a Showgirl
    • Waiter
    • TV Movie
    • 1982
  • Margin for Murder (1981)
    Margin for Murder
    • (as Dock P. Ellis Jr.)
    • TV Movie
    • 1981

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  • Alternative name
    • Dock P. Ellis Jr.
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • March 11, 1945
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • December 19, 2008
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cirrhosis of the liver)
  • Spouse
    • Hjordis1985 - December 19, 2008 (his death)
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    • 1 Article

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    Member of 1970, 1972 and 1974-1975 National League Eastern Division Champion Pittsburgh Pirates teams. Member of 1971 and 1979 World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates teams. Member of 1976 American League Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1977 World Series Champion New York Yankees team.

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