Ossie Davis

Biography

Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (December 18, 1917 – February 4, 2005) was an American actor, director, writer, and activist. He may be best known for his roles in Spike Lee-directed films such as School Daze (1988) and Do the Right Thing (1989). Other films Davis acted in include The Hill (1965), A Man Called Adam (1966), Let's Do It Again (1975), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), Grumpy Old Men (1993), The Client (1994), Dr. Dolittle (1998), Dinosaur (2000), and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). He was married to Ruby Dee, with whom he frequently performed, from 1948 until his death.

Filmografi

Dinosaur2000 · Yar (voice)Gladiator1992 · NoahThe Client1994 · Harry RooseveltJoe Versus the Volcano1990 · MarshallDo the Right Thing1989 · Da MayorMalcolm X1992 · Eulogy Performer (voice)12 Angry Men1997 · Juror 2Doctor Dolittle1998 · Archer DolittleThe Peace!2005 · SelfGrumpy Old Men1993 · ChuckLouis Armstrong's Black & Blues2022 · Self (archive footage)Fourteen Hours1951 · Cab Driver (uncredited)Bubba Ho-tep2002 · John F. "Jack" KennedyShe Hate Me2004 · Judge BuchananSlaves1969 · LukeJungle Fever1991 · Reverend PurifyCop & ½1993 · Detective in Squad RoomProud2004 · Lorenzo DuFauThe Scalphunters1968 · Joseph LeeSchool Daze1988 · Coach OdomFeast of All Saints2001 · Jean-JacquesJohn Brown's Raid1960 · Dangerfield NewbyThe Hill1965 · Jacko KingGone Are the Days!1963 · Reverend Purlie Victorious Judson