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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]
- 1939–2005
- 3, including Guy Davis
- Raiford Chatman Davis, December 18, 1917, Cogdell, Georgia, U.S.
Ossie Davis was an actor, writer and director who starred in Do the Right Thing, Bubba Ho-Tep and Grumpy Old Men. He was married to Ruby Dee and was a civil rights activist and speaker.
- January 1, 1
- Cogdell, Georgia, USA
- January 1, 1
- Miami Beach, Florida, USA
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 of civil rights and humanitarian causes. He was also noted for his ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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 was an actor and writer who starred in Do the Right Thing, Bubba Ho-Tep and Grumpy Old Men. He was married to Ruby Dee and was a civil rights activist and a speaker at the funerals of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X.
- December 18, 1917
- February 4, 2005
Jul 21, 2005 · Ossie Davis was a prominent African American actor, director, producer, and activist who was born in Georgia in 1917. He worked in theater, film, and television, and was married to Ruby Dee, with whom he co-starred in many productions and fought for civil rights.
Feb 4, 2005 · Ossie Davis was a legendary actor, writer and director who starred in many films and TV shows that addressed racial justice issues. He was married to Ruby Dee for more than 50 years and died in 2005 at the age of 87.
