Ossie Davis
Actor · Director · Musical · Writer
Born Dec 18, 1917 · Cogdell, Georgia, USA
Active 1947–2005
Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (December 18, 1917 – February 4, 2005) was an American actor, director, writer, and activist.
Filmography
Do the Right Thing (1989) — Da MayorMalcolm X (1992) — Eulogy Performer (voice)Dinosaur (2000) — Yar (voice)The L Word (2004) — Melvin PorterThe Client (1994) — Harry Roosevelt12 Angry Men (1998) — Juror 2Bonanza (1959) — Sam DavisDoctor Dolittle (1998) — Archer DolittleGladiator (1992) — NoahGrumpy Old Men (1993) — ChuckThird Watch (1999) — Mr. ParkerJAG (1995) — Terrence MinnerlyThe Stand (1994) — Judge Richard Farris (credit only) · Judge Richard FarrisBubba Ho-tep (2002) — John F. "Jack" KennedyThe Hill (1965) — Jacko KingTouched by an Angel (1994) — Erasmus Jones · GabrielJungle Fever (1991) — Reverend PurifyJoe Versus the Volcano (1990) — MarshallHawaii Five-O (1968) — Ramon BorelleNo Way Out (1950) — John Brooks (uncredited)The Fugitive (1963) — Lt. Johnny GainesThe Scalphunters (1968) — Joseph LeeFourteen Hours (1951) — Cab Driver (uncredited)Baseball (1994) — (voice) · Various (voice)