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Overview
Date of Birth:
Mini Biography:
Obba Babatundé is one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, juggling careers... more
Trivia:
Was nominated for Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role... more
Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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Alternate Names:
Obba Babatunde | Babatunde
Filmography
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1. | The Dead Sea (pre-production) (2010) | Mayor | 2010 | - | - |
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2. | Blackman's Guide to Understanding Women (announced) (2010) | Professor Morrison | 2010 | - | - |
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3. | "Saving Grace" (2007) | Doc (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | I Do... I Did! (2009) | Mr. Johnson | 2009 | - | 2.8 (70) |
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5. | "Grey's Anatomy" (2005) | David Gates (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.7 (191) |
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6. | "Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" (2003) | Joe Banks (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.8 (71) |
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7. | Why Am I Doing This? (2009) | Cliff | 2009 | - | 6.1 (19) |
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8. | Trapped: Haitian Nights (2009) (V) | Ikliff | 2009 | - | - |
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9. | The Fallen Faithful (completed) (2009) | Rev. Emannuel | 2009 | - | - |
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10. | Between Heaven and Earth (in production) (2009) | Judge | 2009 | - | - |
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11. | Haitian Nights (2009) | Iklif | 2009 | - | - |
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12. | The Eye (2008) | Dr. Haskins | 2008 | - | 5.3 (15,167) |
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13. | "Psych" (2006) | David Gaffney (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 8.8 (11,800) |
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14. | "Girlfriends" (2000) | Kevin (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 6.0 (374) |
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15. | "Boston Legal" (2004) | Dr. Stanley Rivers / Dr. Victor Rivers (2 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.6 (2,254) |
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16. | "The Young and the Restless" (1973) | Carter Campbell (5 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | - |
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17. | April Fools (2007) (V) | Detective Combs | 2007 | - | 3.3 (104) |
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18. | "Cold Case" (2003) | Dr. Octavius Leroy (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.7 (4,756) |
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19. | Material Girls (2006) | Craig | 2006 | - | 2.9 (8,954) |
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20. | "Half & Half" (2002) | Charles Thorne (12 episodes, 2002-2006) | 2006 | - | 6.0 (325) |
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21. | The Celestine Prophecy (2006) | (as Obba Babatunde) Miguel | 2006 | - | 4.8 (1,527) |
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22. | "One Life to Live" (1968) | Clay (unknown episodes, 2005) | 2005 | - | - |
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23. | "Everwood" (2002) | Jason (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.7 (3,087) |
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24. | Kangaroo Jack: G'Day, U.S.A.! (2004) (V) | (voice) Chief Ankamuti | 2004 | - | 3.5 (80) |
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25. | After the Sunset (2004) | (as Obba Babatunde) Zacharias | 2004 | - | 6.2 (17,940) |
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26. | The Manchurian Candidate (2004) | Senator Wells | 2004 | - | 6.7 (33,633) |
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27. | The Notebook (2004) | (as Obba Babatunde) Band Leader | 2004 | - | 8.0 (83,069) |
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28. | "Karen Sisco" (2003) | Daniel Burden (3 episodes, 2003-2004) | 2004 | - | 7.3 (374) |
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29. | Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III - Rebel Strike (2003) (VG) | (voice) Lando Calrissian | 2003 | - | 8.2 (49) |
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30. | The Great Commission (2003) | Rev. Jesse | 2003 | - | - |
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31. | "Static Shock" (2000) | Scientist / Singer (2 episodes, 2002-2003) | 2003 | - | 6.8 (461) |
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32. | MVP (2003) | Dr. Howard Perkins | 2003 | - | 7.0 (34) |
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33. | "NYPD Blue" (1993) | Kevin Dupree (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 7.8 (1,821) |
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34. | The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) | (voice) Boko | 2002 | - | 4.7 (8,583) |
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35. | Redeemer (2002) (TV) | Charles Henderson | 2002 | - | 5.8 (73) |
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36. | John Q (2002) | (as Obba Babatunde) Sgt. Moody | 2002 | - | 6.6 (29,101) |
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37. | "Soul Food" (2000) | Benjamin Chadway (2 episodes, 2001-2002) | 2002 | - | 6.7 (229) |
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38. | How High (2001) | Dean Carl Cain | 2001 | - | 5.5 (12,682) |
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39. | Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II - Rogue Leader (2001) (VG) | (voice) Lando Calrissian | 2001 | - | 8.2 (92) |
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40. | "The Beast" (2001) | Mr. Lowry (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 7.7 (28) |
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41. | One Special Moment (2001) (TV) | 2001 | - | 6.8 (5) | |
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42. | "Family Law" (1999) | Phillip Hamilton (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 7.5 (114) |
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43. | "Any Day Now" (1998) | Judge Richards (2 episodes, 2001) | 2001 | - | 7.5 (189) |
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44. | Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds (2001) (VG) | (voice) Lando Calrissian | 2001 | - | 7.6 (94) |
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45. | "Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family" (2000) | Sergeant Bonner (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 5.0 (57) |
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46. | "The Invisible Man" (2000) | Allardyce (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 7.8 (931) |
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47. | The Visit (2000/I) | Tony | 2000 | - | 6.7 (137) |
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48. | "The Outer Limits" (1995) | Dr. Joseph Lennox (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 7.9 (2,125) |
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49. | "Dawson's Creek" (1998) | Principal Howard Green (8 episodes, 1999-2000) | 2000 | - | 6.8 (6,013) |
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50. | "Linc's" (1998) | Army Vet (1 episode, 1999) | 1999 | - | 5.4 (51) |
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51. | The Apartment Complex (1999) (TV) | Chett | 1999 | - | 4.9 (256) |
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52. | Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV) | (as Obba Babatunde) Harold Nicholas | 1999 | - | 6.9 (1,573) |
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53. | Life (1999/I) | Willie Long | 1999 | - | 6.2 (14,260) |
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54. | "Xyber 9: New Dawn" (1999) | 1999 | - | 7.9 (17) | |
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55. | The Temptations (1998) (TV) | Berry Gordy | 1998 | - | 8.0 (1,285) |
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56. | Fatal Pursuit (1998) | Trinidad | 1998 | - | 2.4 (72) |
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57. | "Spy Game" (1997) | Lieutenant Wardell (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 8.5 (62) |
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58. | "Sparks" (1996) | Mr. Kirby (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.4 (30) |
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59. | Miss Evers' Boys (1997) (TV) | Willie Johnson | 1997 | - | 7.1 (429) |
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60. | "The Burning Zone" (1996) | Vince, Police Lieutenant (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 6.8 (55) |
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61. | "Friends" (1994) | The Director (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 8.9 (58,605) |
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62. | The Cherokee Kid (1996) (TV) | Isom Dart | 1996 | - | 5.8 (620) |
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63. | That Thing You Do! (1996) | Lamarr | 1996 | $28.7M | 6.6 (24,398) |
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64. | The Tomorrow Man (1996) (TV) | Brian Parish | 1996 | - | 4.9 (205) |
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65. | Carpool (1996) | Jeffery, Miller's Boss at Bauer & Cole | 1996 | - | 4.6 (2,044) |
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66. | Multiplicity (1996) | Paul | 1996 | $34.1M | 5.7 (11,096) |
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67. | Soul of the Game (1996) (TV) | Cum Posey | 1996 | - | 7.3 (433) |
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68. | A Reason to Believe (1995) | Prof. Thurman | 1995 | - | 5.6 (199) |
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69. | "Chicago Hope" (1994) | Charles Ellis (2 episodes, 1995) | 1995 | - | 6.7 (792) |
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70. | "Sliders" (1995) | Cezanne Brown (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 7.7 (2,947) |
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71. | Born to Be Wild (1995/I) | Interpreter | 1995 | - | 4.5 (531) |
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72. | "Under One Roof" (1995) | (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 9.3 (18) |
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73. | "Touched by an Angel" (1994) | Carter Evans (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 5.4 (1,313) |
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74. | "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (1990) | Gordy Berry (2 episodes, 1994) | 1994 | - | 8.3 (14,709) |
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75. | "Thunder in Paradise" (1994) | (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 4.5 (424) |
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76. | "Tom" (1994) | Tanner (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 4.7 (14) |
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77. | "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" (1992) | Jameson Parker (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 5.8 (504) |
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78. | "Getting By" (1993) | (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 4.0 (12) |
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79. | M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) (TV) | Cornell | 1994 | - | 4.3 (213) |
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80. | Philadelphia (1993) | Jerome Green | 1993 | $201M | 7.6 (48,055) |
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81. | "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." (1993) | Mongoose (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 8.8 (2,277) |
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82. | Necronomicon (1993) | Paul (part 3) | 1993 | - | 5.4 (1,710) |
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83. | Undercover Blues (1993) | Lt. Theodore 'Ted' Sawyer | 1993 | - | 5.5 (3,267) |
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84. | "Sisters" (1991) | Ben (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 6.6 (313) |
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85. | "Tales from the Crypt" (1989) | Deputy Jameson (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | 8.1 (3,402) |
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86. | The Importance of Being Earnest (1992) | Lane | 1992 | - | 7.5 (7) |
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87. | "The Human Factor" (1992) | (1 episode, 1992) | 1992 | - | - |
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88. | Dead Again (1991) | (as Obba Babatunde) Syd | 1991 | - | 6.9 (11,833) |
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89. | The Silence of the Lambs (1991) | (as Obba Babatunde) TV Anchorman | 1991 | $273M | 8.7 (219,954) |
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90. | Miami Blues (1990) | Blink Willie, Informant | 1990 | - | 6.3 (2,879) |
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91. | "A Different World" (1987) | Frank Benning (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | 6.3 (831) |
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92. | Heart and Soul (1989) (TV) | Al Taylor | 1989 | - | - |
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93. | Married to the Mob (1988) | (as Obba Babatunde) The Face of Justice | 1988 | - | 6.0 (6,620) |
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94. | "CBS Summer Playhouse" (1987) | Terrence Quimby (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 4.9 (19) |
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95. | "Matlock" (1986) | Backstage Man (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 7.1 (936) |
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96. | God Bless the Child (1988) (TV) | Raymond Watkins | 1988 | - | 6.7 (147) |
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97. | "All My Children" (1970) | Rusty Bennett (unknown episodes, 1987) | 1987 | - | - |
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98. | Leonard Part 6 (1987) | (as Babatunde) Bongo Drummer | 1987 | - | 2.0 (4,628) |
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99. | "America's Musical Theater" (1985) | Zodzetrick (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | - |
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100. | MysteryDisc: Many Roads to Murder (1983) (V) | Marcus Sandor | 1983 | - | - |
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101. | Baryshnikov on Broadway (1980) (TV) | 1980 | - | 8.8 (14) | |
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Producer
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1. | The Fallen Faithful (completed) (2009) | (executive producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V) | (producer) | 2004 | - | 6.7 (24) |
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3. | Oscar's Black Odyssey: From Hatte to Halle (2003) (V) | (producer) | 2003 | - | - |
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1. | Haitian Nights (2009) | (script) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Oscar's Black Odyssey: From Hatte to Halle (2003) (V) | (writer) | 2003 | - | - |
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1. | Oscar's Black Odyssey: From Hatte to Halle (2003) (V) | 2003 | - | - | |
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2. | Dorothy Dandridge: Singing at Her Best (2003) (V) | 2003 | - | - | |
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1. | How High (2001) | (writer: "Pork Chops O'Chunky") (performer: "Pork Chops O'Chunky") | 2001 | - | 5.5 (12,682) |
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1. | Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s (2009) (V) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's (2009) (V) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1950s (2009) (V) | Himself | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008) (V) | Himself | 2008 | - | 7.9 (25) |
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5. | Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure (2008) (TV) | Himself | 2008 | - | 6.7 (18) |
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6. | King: Man of Peace in a Time of War (2007) (V) | Narrator | 2007 | - | - |
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7. | Cast of Characters: The Making of 'Material Girls' (2006) (V) | Himself | 2006 | - | 5.3 (7) |
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8. | Before, During and 'After the Sunset' (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 6.0 (34) |
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9. | "SoapTalk" (2002) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 6.4 (17) |
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10. | Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003) (TV) | Host | 2003 | - | 7.4 (18) |
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11. | Behind the Scenes: The Great Commission (2003) (TV) | Himself | 2003 | - | - |
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Additional Details
Other Works:
Member of the original Broadway cast of the 1981 musical "Dreamgirls" portraying 'C.C. White' more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | African American | Beautiful Woman | Friendship more
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