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Ossie Davis

Performer, Writer

Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis

Performer, Writer

Mr. Davis and Dee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1998. They penned an autobiography, "In This Life Together."

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Born: Dec 18, 1917 in Cogdell, GA, USA
Death: Feb 04, 2005 in Miami, Florida

Roles (22)

	Purlie Victorious Opened September 27, 2023	Playwright
	The 48th Annual Tony Awards - 1994 Opened June 12, 1994	as Participating Artist (Original)
	A Celebration of Paul Robeson Opened October 30, 1988	Performer
	I'm Not Rappaport Opened November 19, 1985	as Midge (Replacement)
	Purlie Opened December 27, 1972	Book Based on "Purlie Victorious"
	Purlie Opened March 15, 1970	Book Based on "Purlie Victorious"
	The Zulu and the Zayda Opened November 10, 1965	as Johannes (Original)
	Purlie Victorious Opened September 28, 1961	Writer as Purlie Victorious Judson (Original)
	A Raisin in the Sun Opened March 11, 1959	as Walter Lee Younger (Replacement)
	Jamaica Opened October 31, 1957	as Cicero (Original)
	The Wisteria Trees Opened February 02, 1955	as Jacques (Original)
	Touchstone Opened February 03, 1953	as Dr. Joseph Clay (Original)
	Remains to Be Seen Opened October 03, 1951	as Al (Original)
	The Green Pastures Opened March 15, 1951	as Gabriel (Original)
	The Royal Family Opened January 10, 1951	as Jo (Original)
	The Wisteria Trees Opened March 29, 1950	as Jacques (Original)
	The Smile of the World Opened January 12, 1949	as Stewart (Original)
	The Leading Lady Opened October 18, 1948	as Trem (Original)
	Jeb Opened February 21, 1946	as Jeb Turner (Original)

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Awards

Tony Award
1958	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	Jamaica	Nominee

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