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Ossie Davis
Actor

Ossie Davis

Born December 18, 1917 in Cogdell, Georgia, USA

Died February 4, 2005

3 films

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.

Bubba Ho-tep (2002) movie poster
Bubba Ho-tep2002
She Hate Me (2004) movie poster
She Hate Me2004
Baadasssss! (2004) movie poster
Baadasssss!2004