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Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Acting
December 18, 1917 (Age 108) - February 4, 2005
Cogdell, Georgia, USA

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.

Actor Details

Birthday

December 18, 1917 (Age 108)

Place of Birth

Cogdell, Georgia, USA

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Acting

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