87
Age
102
Movies
45
TV Shows
9.6
Rating
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.
87
Died at
102
Movies
45
TV Shows
9.6
Avg Rating
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.
1959
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.
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 18, 1917
Died
February 4, 2005
Birthplace
Cogdell, Georgia, USA
Also Known As
Dinosaur
2000
Doctor Dolittle
1998
Malcolm X
1992
The Client
1994
Do the Right Thing
1989
The Secret Path
1999
Grumpy Old Men
1993
12 Angry Men
1997
Jungle Fever
1991
Gladiator
1992
Joe Versus the Volcano
1990
She Hate Me
2004
The Hill
1965
The Scalphunters
1968
Cop & ½
1993
Bubba Ho-tep
2002
School Daze
1988
Sam Whiskey
1969
Feast of All Saints
2001
The Cardinal
1963
+ 82 more movies
JAG
1995
The Fugitive
1963
Bonanza
1959
Third Watch
1999
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Tony Awards
1956
American Experience
1988
Touched by an Angel
1994
Touched by an Angel
1994
The L Word
2004
The Defenders
1961
The Defenders
1961
The Defenders
1961
The Defenders
1961
The Defenders
1961
The Name of the Game
1968
Run for Your Life
1965
Run for Your Life
1965
Run for Your Life
1965
American Masters
1986
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