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) - ChuckJAG (1995) - Terrence MinnerlyThird Watch (1999) - Mr. ParkerThe 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)