Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Deceased · Born: Dec 18, 1917 · Died: Feb 4, 2005

Personal Details

BornDec 18, 1917 Cogdell, Georgia, USA
Parents
  • Kince Charles Davis
  • Laura Cooper Davis
Relatives
  • William Conan Davis (Sibling)
  • Essie Davis Morgan (Sibling)
  • Kenneth Curtis Davis (Sibling)
  • Muta'Ali (Grandchild)

Biography

Ossie Davis, a renowned thespian and wordsmith, first drew breath on December 18, 1917, in the quaint town of Cogdell, Georgia, United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, he captivated audiences with his versatile acting skills and creative writing prowess, as evident in his notable roles in films such as Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" (1989),Don Coscarelli's "Bubba Ho-Tep" (2002),and Lawrence Kasdan's "Grumpy Old Men" (1993).

A devoted husband to the talented actress Ruby Dee, Davis's personal life was marked by a deep sense of love and commitment. Sadly, his life came to a close on February 4, 2005, in Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and written works that continue to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Born in Cogdell, Georgia, United States of America, on December 18, 1917, Ossie Davis was an actor and writer of great distinction. He is perhaps best known for his performances in the films "Do the Right Thing" (1989),"Bubba Ho-Tep" (2002),and "Grumpy Old Men" (1993). Davis was married to the accomplished actress Ruby Dee. He passed away on February 4, 2005, in Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America.

Ossie Davis, a talented actor and writer, was born on December 18, 1917, in Cogdell, Georgia, United States of America. His impressive body of work includes memorable roles in films such as "Do the Right Thing" (1989),"Bubba Ho-Tep" (2002),and "Grumpy Old Men" (1993). Davis was married to Ruby Dee, a renowned actress. He died on February 4, 2005, in Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America.

Born on December 18, 1917, in Cogdell, Georgia, United States of America, Ossie Davis was a celebrated actor and writer. His filmography boasts notable performances in "Do the Right Thing" (1989),"Bubba Ho-Tep" (2002),and "Grumpy Old Men" (1993). Davis was married to the accomplished actress Ruby Dee. He passed away on February 4, 2005, in Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America.

Born on December 18, 1917, in Cogdell, Georgia, United States of America, Ossie Davis was a multifaceted actor and writer. Throughout his illustrious career, he delivered standout performances in films such as "Do the Right Thing" (1989),"Bubba Ho-Tep" (2002),and "Grumpy Old Men" (1993). Davis was married to Ruby Dee, a highly respected actress. He died on February 4, 2005, in Miami Beach, Florida, United States of America.

Career

She Hate Me
She Hate Me as Judge Buchanan
Proud
Proud as Lorenzo DuFau
2003
Deacons for Defense
Deacons for Defense as Reverend 'Rev' Gregory
2002
Bubba Ho-Tep
Bubba Ho-Tep as John F. "Jack" Kennedy
2001
2000
Dinosaur
Dinosaur as Yar (voice)
Finding Buck McHenry
Finding Buck McHenry as Buck McHenry
Here's to Life!
Here's to Life! as Duncan Cox
1999
A Vow to Cherish
A Vow to Cherish as Alexander Billman
1998
Doctor Dolittle
Doctor Dolittle as Archer Dolittle
1997
Miss Evers' Boys
Miss Evers' Boys as Mr. Evers
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men as Juror 2
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson as Narrator (voice)
1996
Get on the Bus
Get on the Bus as Jeremiah
I'm Not Rappaport
I'm Not Rappaport as Midge Carter
The Android Affair
The Android Affair as Dr. Winston
The Client
The Client as Harry Roosevelt
The Stand
The Stand as Judge Richard Farris (credit only)
Baseball
Baseball as (voice)
1993
Cop & ½
Cop & ½ as Detective in Squad Room
Queen
Queen as Parson Dick
Evening Shade
Evening Shade as Ponder Blue
1992
Lincoln
Lincoln as Frederick Douglas (voice)
Malcolm X
Malcolm X as Eulogy Performer (voice)
1991
Jungle Fever
Jungle Fever as Reverend Purify
1990
1989
B.L. Stryker
B.L. Stryker as Oz Jackson
1988
School Daze
School Daze as Coach Odom
1985
Avenging Angel
Avenging Angel as Capt. Harry Moradian
1984
Harry & Son
Harry & Son as Raymond
The House of God
The House of God as Dr. Sanders
1980
All God's Children
All God's Children as Blaine Whitfield
1979
Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff as Captain John Geiberger
Freedom Road
Freedom Road as Narrator
1978
King
King as Rev. Martin Luther King Sr.
1977
1976
Cool Red
Cool Red as Ernest Motapo
Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again as Elder Johnson
1972
Malcolm X
Malcolm X as Eulogy (voice)
1971
The Sheriff
The Sheriff as James Lucas
1970
1969
Slaves
Slaves as Luke
Night Gallery
Night Gallery as Osmond Portifoy
Sam Whiskey
Sam Whiskey as Jed Hooker
The Scalphunters
The Scalphunters as Joseph Lee
1967
The Outsider
The Outsider as Lt. Wagner
1966
A Man Called Adam
A Man Called Adam as Nelson Davis
1965
The Hill
The Hill as Jacko King
1964
1963
Gone Are the Days!
Gone Are the Days! as Reverend Purlie Victorious Judson
The Cardinal
The Cardinal as Father Gillis
1951
Fourteen Hours
Fourteen Hours as Cab Driver (uncredited)
1950
No Way Out
No Way Out as John Brooks (uncredited)
2024
1983
1963
1976
Cool Red
Cool Red as Director, Screenplay
1973
Gordon's War
Gordon's War as Director
1972
Black Girl
Black Girl as Director
1970
Cotton Comes to Harlem
Cotton Comes to Harlem as Director, Screenplay