Ossie Davis

Ossie Davis is known for acting, with films including Dinosaur, Doctor Dolittle, The Client. Browse the full filmography and find where to stream on sseenn.

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.

Filmography

• Dinosaur (2000)
• Doctor Dolittle (1998)
• The Client (1994)
• Malcolm X (1992)
• Do the Right Thing (1989)
• 12 Angry Men (1997)
• Fourteen Hours (1951)
• Grumpy Old Men (1993)
• Gladiator (1992)
• Jungle Fever (1991)
• She Hate Me (2004)
• Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)
• Bubba Ho-tep (2002)
• School Daze (1988)
• The Hill (1965)
• Cop & ½ (1993)
• The Scalphunters (1968)
• No Way Out (1950)
• Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)
• Avenging Angel (1985)
• The Cardinal (1963)
• Harry & Son (1984)
• Get on the Bus (1996)
• 4 Little Girls (1997)
• Baadasssss! (2004)