Ossie Davis

Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (December 18, 1917 – February 4, 2005) was an American actor, director, writer, and activist. He may be best known for his roles in Spike Lee-directed films such as School Daze (1988) and Do the Right Thing (1989). Other films Davis acted in include The Hill (1965), A Man Called Adam (1966), Let's Do It Again (1975), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), Grumpy Old Men (1993), The Client (1994), Dr.

Dolittle (1998), Dinosaur (2000), and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). He was married to Ruby Dee, with whom he frequently performed, from 1948 until his death.

Ossie Davis is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Peace! (2005), Bubba Ho-tep (2002), Dinosaur (2000), Doctor Dolittle (1998), Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood (1998), 12 Angry Men (1997), Thomas Jefferson (1997), Get on the Bus (1996). The recorded credits span 1961 to 2005, including 19 movies and 6 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.