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Ossie Davis

( b. Dec 18, 1917 Cogdell, GA, USA - d. Feb 4, 2005 Miami, FL, USA ) Male

Performer, Writer, Source Material

 Awards and nominations
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Relations:
 Father of Guy Davis
Husband of Ruby Dee (December 9, 1948 - his death)

Productions Dates of Production
A Celebration of Paul Robeson  [Original, Special, Benefit]
Performer: Ossie Davis
 Oct 30, 1988 - Oct 30, 1988
I'm Not Rappaport  [Original, Play, Comedy]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Midge] - Replacement
 Nov 19, 1985 - Jan 17, 1988
Purlie  [Revival, Musical, Comedy]
Book by Ossie Davis;
Based on the play "Purlie Victorious" by Ossie Davis
 Dec 27, 1972 - Jan 7, 1973
Purlie  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Book by Ossie Davis;
Based on "Purlie Victorious" by Ossie Davis
 Mar 15, 1970 - Nov 6, 1971
The Zulu and the Zayda  [Original, Musical, Comedy]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Johannes]
 Nov 10, 1965 - Apr 16, 1966
Purlie Victorious  [Original, Play, Comedy]
Starring: Ossie Davis [Purlie Victorious Judson];
Written by Ossie Davis
 Sep 28, 1961 - May 12, 1962
A Raisin in the Sun  [Original, Play, Drama]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Walter Lee Younger] - Replacement
 Mar 11, 1959 - Jun 25, 1960
Jamaica  [Original, Musical]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Cicero]
 Oct 31, 1957 - Apr 11, 1959
The Wisteria Trees  [Revival, Play, Drama]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Jacques]
 Feb 2, 1955 - Feb 13, 1955
Touchstone  [Original, Play]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Dr. Joseph Clay]
 Feb 3, 1953 - Feb 7, 1953
Remains to Be Seen  [Original, Play, Comedy]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Al]
 Oct 3, 1951 - Mar 22, 1952
The Green Pastures  [Revival, Play]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Gabriel]
 Mar 15, 1951 - Apr 21, 1951
The Royal Family  [Revival, Play, Comedy]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Jo]
 Jan 10, 1951 - Jan 21, 1951
The Wisteria Trees  [Original, Play, Drama]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Jacques]
 Mar 29, 1950 - Sep 16, 1950
The Smile of the World  [Original, Play]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Stewart]
 Jan 12, 1949 - Jan 15, 1949
The Leading Lady  [Original, Play]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Trem]
 Oct 18, 1948 - Oct 23, 1948
Jeb  [Original, Play]
Performer: Ossie Davis [Jeb Turner]
 Feb 21, 1946 - Feb 28, 1946

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