Ossie Davis

• a.k.a. Ozzie Davis
• Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis
• Raiford Chatman Davis

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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.

Gender

male

Date of Birth

18 Dec 1917

Place of Birth

Cogdell, Georgia, USA

Date of Death

4 Feb 2005 (aged 87)