About
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.
Known for
JAGSeries • 1995
BonanzaSeries • 1959
Third WatchSeries • 1999
Hawaii Five-OSeries • 1969
The FugitiveSeries • 1963
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994
The DefendersSeries • 1961
The L WordSeries • 2004
The Name of the GameSeries • 1968
Run for Your LifeSeries • 1965
Kraft Television TheatreSeries • 1947
DinosaurMovie • 2000
12 O'Clock HighSeries • 1964
Evening ShadeSeries • 1990
Promised LandSeries • 1996
The StandSeries • 1994
BaseballSeries • 1994
Do the Right ThingMovie • 1989
The Great AdventureSeries • 1963
The ClientMovie • 1994
Roots: The Next GenerationsSeries • 1979
Doctor DolittleMovie • 1998
12 Angry MenMovie • 1997