Ossie Davis
Acting
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
Dinosaur
2000
The Client
1994
Gladiator
1992
Malcolm X
1992
Doctor Dolittle
1998
12 Angry Men
1997
Grumpy Old Men
1993
Fourteen Hours
1951
Jungle Fever
1991
Bubba Ho-tep
2002
Cop & ½
1993
Slaves
1969
She Hate Me
2004
The Scalphunters
1968
The Secret Path
1999
School Daze
1988
Night Gallery
1969
The Hill
1965
The Cardinal
1963