Birthday: December 18, 2017
A performer widely regarded as one of the most distinguished and eloquent actors of his or any generation, Ossie Davis combined an overwhelming amount of dramatic talent and instinct (evident via both stage and film work) with an indomitable fervor for social crusade. A native of Cogdell, GA, and a graduate of Howard University, Davis moved to Harlem at an early stage and trained with the ...more- 2005
- Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- Best Guest Actor in a Drama
- The L Word: Season 02
- nom
- 1968
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Pic
- The Scalphunters
- nom
- 2004
- She Hate Me
- Judge Buchanan
- 2004
- Proud
- Lorenzo DuFau
- 2003
- Deacons for Defense
- Rev. Gregory
- 2003
- BAADASSSSS!
- Granddad
- 1976
- Countdown at Kusini
- Director
- 1976
- Countdown at Kusini
- Screenwriter
- 1973
- Gordon's War
- Director
- 1972
- Black Girl
- Director
- 1971
- Kongi's Harvest
- Director











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