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Ossie Davis
Actor Director Writer

Ossie Davis

Born December 18, 1917 in Cogdell, Georgia, USA

Died February 4, 2005

18 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.

Awards

0 wins, 1 nomination

Filmography 18

Baadasssss! (2004) movie poster
Baadasssss!2004
She Hate Me (2004) movie poster
She Hate Me2004
Bubba Ho-tep (2002) movie poster
Bubba Ho-tep2002
Dinosaur (2000) movie poster
Dinosaur2000
Doctor Dolittle (1998) movie poster
Doctor Dolittle1998
12 Angry Men (1997) movie poster
12 Angry Men1997
Grumpy Old Men (1993) movie poster
Grumpy Old Men1993
Gladiator (1992) movie poster
Gladiator1992
Jungle Fever (1991) movie poster
Jungle Fever1991
Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) movie poster
Joe Versus the Volcano1990
Do the Right Thing (1989) movie poster
Do the Right Thing1989
School Daze (1988) movie poster
School Daze1988
Avenging Angel (1985) movie poster
Avenging Angel1985
Harry & Son (1984) movie poster
Harry & Son1984
Malcolm X (1972) movie poster
Malcolm X1972
Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) movie poster
Cotton Comes to Harlem1970
The Scalphunters (1968) movie poster
The Scalphunters1968
The Hill (1965) movie poster
The Hill1965