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Duke was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, the son of Ethel Louise (née Douglas) and William Henry Duke Sr. He attended Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park and later received his first instruction in the performing arts and in creative writing at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie.
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- February 26, 1943
Bill Duke started his career by appearing on Broadway in 1971 when he became part of a musical titled ‘Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death.’ He then played minor roles in television series throughout the mid-70s.
Sep 19, 2008 · Duke’s first movie role was in 1976 when he portrayed a young Black Muslim revolutionary named Abdullah Mohammed Akbar in Car Wash. Duke then held the recurring role of Luther Freeman in the series Palmerstown, U.S.A. before his directorial debut in 1982, directing episodes of Knot's Landing, Falcon Crest, and Flamingo Road.
Jul 28, 2021 · Bill Duke, Hollywood actor, producer, and director joins rolling out to give his journey in the industry as a black man and paving the way.
Aug 18, 2022 · Bill Duke on ‘Deep Cover,’ ‘Sister Act 2,’ and Reshaping What Black Movies Could Be in the ’90s. '90s Week: The iconic actor and director on the leaps of faith that made him one of the most...
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Dec 5, 2018 · Duke’s autobiography, “Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera,” was published last month, but Duke was first noted in Variety for his role in the 1972 ABC Afterschool...
