Ossie Davis
Actor
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.
Filmography
Doctor Dolittle
as Archer Dolittle 1998
Dinosaur
as Yar (voice) 2000
Do the Right Thing
as Da Mayor 1989
Malcolm X
as Eulogy Performer (voice) 1992
The Client
as Harry Roosevelt 1994
Grumpy Old Men
as Chuck 1993
Bubba Ho-tep
as John F. "Jack" Kennedy 2002
Joe Versus the Volcano
as Marshall 1990
12 Angry Men
as Juror 2 1997
Gladiator
as Noah 1992
Jungle Fever
as Reverend Purify 1991
The Hill
as Jacko King 1965
Cop & ½
as Detective in Squad Room 1993
She Hate Me
as Judge Buchanan 2004
The Scalphunters
as Joseph Lee 1968
School Daze
as Coach Odom 1988
No Way Out
as John Brooks (uncredited) 1950