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Ossie Davis was an American actor, director, poet, playwright, and social activist. He was best known for his roles in films such as Do the Right Thing, The Client, and Grumpy Old Men. He was also a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1995. Davis was born on December 18, 1917, in Cogdell, Georgia. He attended Howard University, where he studied drama and was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. After graduating in 1938, he moved to New York City, where he began his career as an actor. Davis appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, including The Client, Grumpy Old Men, and Do the Right Thing. He also wrote and directed several films, including Cotton Comes to Harlem and Gordon's War. In addition to his acting career, Davis was an active participant in the Civil Rights Movement. He was a close friend of Martin Luther King Jr., and was a speaker at the 1963 March on Washington. He was also a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company, a theater group dedicated to producing plays by African-American writers. Davis was married to actress Ruby Dee from 1948 until his death in 2005. Together, they had three children. At the time of his death, Davis had an estimated net worth of $5 million.
| Popular As | Raiford Chatman Davis |
| Occupation | actor,writer,director |
| Age | 88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | 18 December, 1917 |
| Birthday | 18 December |
| Birthplace | Cogdell, Georgia, USA |
| Date of death | 4 February, 2005 |
| Died Place | Miami Beach, Florida, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
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Ossie Davis Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, Ossie Davis height is 6' 2¼" (1.89 m) .
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| Height | 6' 2¼" (1.89 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Ossie Davis's Wife?
His wife is Ruby Dee (9 December 1948 - 4 February 2005) ( his death) ( 3 children)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Ruby Dee (9 December 1948 - 4 February 2005) ( his death) ( 3 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Ossie Davis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ossie Davis worth at the age of 88 years old? Ossie Davis’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from USA. We have estimated Ossie Davis's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Ossie Davis Social Network
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Timeline
Recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors in 2004, along with Elton John, Joan Sutherland, John Williams, Warren Beatty and wife Ruby Dee.
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 128-130. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.
He and his wife Ruby Dee were awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1995 by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, D.C.
He was an actor and writer, known for Do the Right Thing (1989), Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) and The Client (1994). He was married to Ruby Dee.
Broadway debut as playwright with "Purlie Victorious" in 1961.
Twice nominated for Broadway's Tony Award: in 1958 as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for "Jamaica", and in 1970 as co-author of the book for Best Musical nominee "Purlie".
Sang with the Melloharps, a vocal group, who had "I Love Only You" on Tin Pan Alley 145 in 1955.
Had appeared with his wife Ruby Dee in nine films: No Way Out (1950), Gone Are the Days! (1963), The Sheriff (1971), Cool Red (1976), Roots: The Next Generations (1979), All God's Children (1980), Do the Right Thing (1989), Jungle Fever (1991) and The Stand (1994).
Ossie Davis was born on December 18, 1917 in Cogdell, Georgia, USA as Raiford Chatman Davis.
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