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Ossie Davis

Also Known As: Ozzie Davis, Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis, Raiford Chatman Davis

Birth Date

December 18, 1917

Death Date

February 4, 2005

(passed away at 87)

Place of Birth

Cogdell, Georgia, USA

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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.

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JAG

American Experience

Bonanza

Third Watch

Hawaii Five-O

The Fugitive

Touched by an Angel

American Masters

Tony Awards

The L Word

Run for Your Life

The Defenders

The Name of the Game

12 O'Clock High

Evening Shade

Reading Rainbow

Kraft Television Theatre

The Stand

The Kennedy Center Honors

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