Ossie Davis
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as Archer Dolittle Doctor Dolittle 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.
Filmography
Doctor Dolittle
as Archer Dolittle
Dinosaur
as Yar (voice)
Do the Right Thing
as Da Mayor
Malcolm X
as Eulogy Performer (voice)
The Client
as Harry Roosevelt
Grumpy Old Men
as Chuck
Bubba Ho-tep
as John F. "Jack" Kennedy
Joe Versus the Volcano
as Marshall
12 Angry Men
as Juror 2
Gladiator
as Noah
Jungle Fever
as Reverend Purify
The Hill
as Jacko King
Cop & ½
as Detective in Squad Room
She Hate Me
as Judge Buchanan
The Scalphunters
as Joseph Lee
School Daze
as Coach Odom
No Way Out
as John Brooks (uncredited)
Get on the Bus
as Jeremiah / 'Pop'
Harry & Son
as Raymond
Baadasssss!
as Granddad