- BIRTH 18/12/1917
- DEATH 04/02/2005
- Country United States
- SHOWS 21
- MOVIES 39
- DIRECTOR 1
- SCRIPT 1
Ossie Davis
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.
Shows (21)
The Defenders
The Defenders
Assistant District Attorney / District Attorney / District Attorney Daniel Jackson / Nixie / Officer Bond
Movies (39)
Director
Cotton Comes to Harlem
Cotton Comes to Harlem
Script
Cotton Comes to Harlem
Cotton Comes to Harlem
