Thalmus Rasulala

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Thalmus Rasulala (November 15, 1939 – October 9, 1991) was an African American actor who was an original cast member of ABC's soap opera One Life to Live from its inception in 1968 until he left the show in 1970. Born as Jack Crowder in Miami, Florida, he appeared in many films and made guest appearances in TV shows. Notable roles include Lt. Jack Neal in One Life to Live, Roy in Bucktown, Blake Tarr in Friday Foster, Bill Thomas in What's Happening!!, and Omoro Kinte (Kunta Kinte's father) in Roots. He also appeared in The Twilight Zone, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Sophisticated Gents. His last acting role was as General Afir in Mom and Dad Save the World with Teri Garr and Jeffrey Jones. He died shortly after completing his scenes, and the film, released after his death,...

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Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries • 1987MannixSeries • 1967American PlayhouseSeries • 1982The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959CannonSeries • 1971T. J. HookerSeries • 1982Simon & SimonSeries • 1981The Incredible HulkSeries • 1977All in the FamilySeries • 1971Cagney & LaceySeries • 1982Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSeries • 1983Medical CenterSeries • 1969The JeffersonsSeries • 1975KojakSeries • 1973Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries • 1963The RookiesSeries • 1972Sanford and SonSeries • 1972Good TimesSeries • 1974RootsSeries • 1977What's Happening!!Series • 1976StingraySeries • 1985Blue ThunderSeries • 1984Above the LawMovie • 1988New Jack CityMovie • 1991