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Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (December 18, 1917 – February 4, 2005) was an American actor, director, writer, and activist. [1] [2] [3] He was married to Ruby Dee , with whom he frequently performed, until his death. [4]
Ossie Davis was an actor, writer and director who starred in Do the Right Thing, Bubba Ho-Tep and Grumpy Old Men. He was married to Ruby Dee and was a civil rights activist and speaker.
- January 1, 1
- Cogdell, Georgia, USA
- January 1, 1
- Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Jun 17, 2024 · Ossie Davis (born December 18, 1917, Cogdell, Georgia, U.S.—died February 4, 2005, Miami Beach, Florida) was an American writer, actor, director, and social activist who was known for his contributions to African American theatre and film and for his passionate support of civil rights and humanitarian causes. He was also noted for his ...
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Ossie Davis, whose rich baritone and elegant, unshakable bearing made him a giant of the stage, screen and the civil rights movement — often in tandem with his wife, Ruby Dee — has died. He was...
Ossie Davis was an actor and writer who starred in Do the Right Thing, Bubba Ho-Tep and Grumpy Old Men. He was married to Ruby Dee and was a civil rights activist and a speaker at the funerals of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.
- December 18, 1917
- February 4, 2005
Feb 4, 2005 · A tribute to the late actor and activist Ossie Davis, who starred in films such as "No Way Out", "The Hill" and "Do the Right Thing". Read his 1968 interview with Roger Ebert and learn about his roles, his wife Ruby Dee and his legacy.
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Mar 9, 2001 · Learn about the life and achievements of Ossie Davis, a writer, director, actor, and producer who was a leading activist in the civil rights movement. Read his biography and watch his interview on The HistoryMakers website.
