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Ji-Tu Cumbuka is one of the many U.S. African actors who overcame walls of adversity in the 60s. Born in Montgomery County, Alabama on March fourth, 1940 in an era of oppression, Ji-Tu did not let social norms hold him back from what he loved.
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Ji-Tu Cumbuka (March 4, 1940 – July 4, 2017) was an American actor. He is best remembered as "Torque" in the short-lived TV series A Man Called Sloane together with Robert Conrad and Dan O'Herlihy. In 2011, Cumbuka published his autobiography A Giant to Remember: The Black Actor in Hollywood. He has a son and a granddaughter.
YearTitleRole1968Rick1969Hawk1972Pot Peddler1972SkilletNov 19, 2022 · Ji-Tu Cumbuka (March 4, 1940 – July 4, 2017) was an American actor. [1] [2] He is best remembered as "Torque" in the hit TV series A Man Called Sloane together...
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Ji-Tu Cumbuka (March 4, 1940 – July 4, 2017) was an American actor. He was best known for Bound for Glory, Roots (1977), and Brewster's Millions (1985). A very tall (6’5”) Army veteran and athlete, Cumbuka frequently appeared in action roles, both heroic and villainous.
Jul 10, 2017 · Ji-Tu Cumbuka, who was best known for his movies like ‘ Bound for Glory,’ ‘Brewster’s Millions’ and ‘Harlem Nights’ took his last breath at the age of 77 on ...
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Jul 10, 2017 · Ji-Tu Cumbuka, the Alabama-born actor known for his roles in films and television shows like Roots, Bound for Glory, Harlem Nights, and Brewster's Millions, has died (via The Hollywood...
Jul 10, 2017 · Ji-Tu Cumbuka, an actor whose roles included “Roots,” “Brewster’s Millions,” and “Harlem Nights,” died Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Atlanta, according to his niece. He was 77.
