Ossie Davis
Known For
Acting
Born
1917-12-18 in Cogdell, Georgia, USA
Died
2005-02-04
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.
Most Known For
JAG
as Terrence Minnerly
Bonanza
as Sam Davis
American Experience
as Self - Harlem Resident
The Fugitive
as Lt. Johnny Gaines
Hawaii Five-O
as Ramon Borelle
Third Watch
as Mr. Parker
Touched by an Angel
as Gabriel
Touched by an Angel
as Erasmus Jones
The L Word
as Melvin Porter
American Masters
as Self
The Defenders
as Nixie
The Defenders
as Officer Bond
The Defenders
as District Attorney
The Defenders
as Assistant District Attorney
The Defenders
as District Attorney Daniel Jackson
The Stand
as Judge Richard Farris
The Stand
as Judge Richard Farris (credit only)
Run for Your Life
as Frankie Morton
Run for Your Life
as Dave Corbett
Run for Your Life
as Sgt. Dave Corbett