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James W. Boinski(1952-2017)

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  • Director
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James W. Boinski was born on 11 October 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Legit (2006), Curly Sue (1991) and Soul Food (1997). He died on 9 January 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
BornOctober 11, 1952
DiedJanuary 9, 2017(64)
BornOctober 11, 1952
DiedJanuary 9, 2017(64)
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Known for

Legit (2006)
Legit
3.6
  • Big Jim Cartoni
  • 2006
Alisan Porter in Curly Sue (1991)
Curly Sue
5.9
  • Pawnbroker
  • 1991
Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Mekhi Phifer, Vanessa Williams, Michael Beach, Irma P. Hall, Brandon Hammond, and Jeffrey D. Sams in Soul Food (1997)
Soul Food
7.0
  • Foreman
  • 1997
In the Shadow of a Killer (1992)
In the Shadow of a Killer
5.8
TV Movie
  • Warden(as James W. Bolanski)
  • 1992

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Actor



  • Legit (2006)
    Legit
    3.6
    • Big Jim Cartoni
    • 2006
  • Vivica A. Fox, Nia Long, Mekhi Phifer, Vanessa Williams, Michael Beach, Irma P. Hall, Brandon Hammond, and Jeffrey D. Sams in Soul Food (1997)
    Soul Food
    7.0
    • Foreman
    • 1997
  • In the Shadow of a Killer (1992)
    In the Shadow of a Killer
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Warden (as James W. Bolanski)
    • 1992
  • Alisan Porter in Curly Sue (1991)
    Curly Sue
    5.9
    • Pawnbroker
    • 1991

Director



  • Legit (2006)
    Legit
    3.6
    • Director
    • 2006

Writer



  • Legit (2006)
    Legit
    3.6
    • Writer
    • 2006

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • James W. Bolanski
  • Born
    • October 11, 1952
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • January 9, 2017
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA

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