Ossie Davis

Born: 18th of December 1917

Died: 4th of February 2005 (aged 87)

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.

Ossie Davis's Filmography

She Hate Me

She Hate Me

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Judge Buchanan
Bubba Ho-tep

Bubba Ho-tep

  •   Movie
  • 2002
John F. "Jack" Kennedy
Dinosaur

Dinosaur

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Yar (voice)
Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Archer Dolittle
Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy Old Men

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Chuck
Cop & ½

Cop & ½

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Detective in Squad Room
Malcolm X

Malcolm X

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Eulogy Performer (voice)
Gladiator

Gladiator

  •   Movie
  • 1992
Noah
Evening Shade

Evening Shade

  •   TV Show
  • 1990
Ponder Blue
Do the Right Thing

Do the Right Thing

  •   Movie
  • 1989
Da Mayor
School Daze

School Daze

  •   Movie
  • 1988
Coach Odom
Harry & Son

Harry & Son

  •   Movie
  • 1984
Raymond
A Man Called Adam

A Man Called Adam

  •   Movie
  • 1966
Nelson Davis