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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]
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Apr 26, 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
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Ossie Davis. Actor: Do the Right Thing. Ossie Davis was born on 18 December 1917 in Cogdell, Georgia, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Do the Right Thing (1989), Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) and Grumpy Old Men (1993). He was married to Ruby Dee. He died on 4 February 2005 in Miami Beach, Florida, USA.
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Jul 21, 2005 · A biography of Ossie Davis, a prominent African American actor, director, producer, and activist. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and legacy in Georgia and beyond.
Mar 9, 2001 · Ossie Davis. Biography. Digital Archive. Writer, director, actor, and producer Ossie Davis established a phenomenal career, remaining throughout a strong voice for artists' rights, human dignity, and social justice. Davis was born on December 18, 1917 in Cogdell, Georgia to loving parents and a supportive extended family.
Feb 5, 2005 · Ossie Davis, the imposing, deep-voiced actor who with his wife and acting partner, Ruby Dee, helped widen horizons for blacks on stage and screen while fighting zealously for civil rights from...
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Ossie Davis. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. December 18, 1917 · Cogdell, Georgia, USA. Died. February 4, 2005 · Miami Beach, Florida, USA (natural causes) Birth name. Raiford Chatman Davis. Height. 6′ 2¼″ (1.89 m) Mini Bio. Ossie Davis was born on December 18, 1917 in Cogdell, Georgia, USA.
