Ossie Davis
Acting · Born Dec 18, 1917 · Died Feb 4, 2005 (87) · Cogdell, Georgia, USA
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.
Known for
Doctor Dolittle
19985.7
Dinosaur
20006.6
Do the Right Thing
19897.8
Malcolm X
19927.5
The Client
19946.7
The L Word
20047.7
Grumpy Old Men
19936.7
Bubba Ho-tep
20026.5
Joe Versus the Volcano
19905.8
The Stand
19946.8
Bonanza
19597.5
12 Angry Men
19977.7
Gladiator
19927.7
JAG
19957.3
Jungle Fever
19916.4
The Hill
19657.5
Third Watch
19997.9
Touched by an Angel
19947.2
Cop & ½
19934.6
Hawaii Five-O
19697.2
