Al Freeman Jr.
Biography
Al Freeman Jr. works in acting. Born March 21, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Died August 9, 2012. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Down in the Delta (1998) as Earl Sinclair
- Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored (1996) as Poppa
- Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker (1994) as Old Johnson Whittaker
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Deputy Commissioner James Harris
- Boy Meets Girl (1993) as Curtis
- Malcolm X (1992) as Elijah Muhammad
- Law & Order (1990) as Reverend Thayer
- Law & Order (1990) as Stan Wallace
- Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice (1989) as Narrator (voice)
- Seven Hours to Judgment (1988) as Danny Larwin
- Perry Mason Returns (1985) as Lt. Cooper
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Coach Ernie Scott
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Malcolm X
- King (1978) as Damon Lockwood
- Countdown at Kusini (1976) Screenplay
- Hot l Baltimore (1975)
- Kojak (1973) as Donald Mosher
- To Be Young, Gifted and Black (1972)
- A Fable (1971) as The Leader
- A Fable (1971) Director
- My Sweet Charlie (1970) as Charles Roberts
- The Chicago Conspiracy Trial (1970)
- Castle Keep (1969) as Pvt. Allistair Piersall Benjamin
- The Lost Man (1969) as Dennis Lawrence
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- One Life to Live (1968) as Capt. Ed Hall
- The Detective (1968) as Robbie Loughlin
- Finian's Rainbow (1968) as Howard
- The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow' (1968) as Self
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- For Pete's Sake (1966) as Harvey
- Dutchman (1966) as Clay
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Alan Harmon
- Ensign Pulver (1964) as Taru
- Black Like Me (1964) as Thomas Newcomb
- The Troublemaker (1964) as Intern
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Defenders (1961) as Charlton White
- Sniper's Ridge (1961) as Medic Gwathney
- This Rebel Breed (1960) as Satchel
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Para
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Taxi Man
- Torpedo Run (1958) as Sam Baker
- The Broken Mask (1958) as George
- The Millionaire (1955) as Houseboy
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What movies or TV shows is Al Freeman Jr. best known for?
Al Freeman Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Seabiscuit (2003), Malcolm X (1992), Basquiat (1996), Basquiat (1996).
When and where was Al Freeman Jr. born?
Al Freeman Jr. was born on March 21, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. They passed away on August 9, 2012.
How many credits does Al Freeman Jr. have?
Al Freeman Jr. has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 1998.
What is Al Freeman Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
Al Freeman, Jr. (March 21, 1934 – August 9, 2012) was an American actor and director. Freeman made appearances in many films, such as My Sweet Charlie, Finian's Rainbow, and Malcolm X, and television series such as The Cosby Show, Law & Order, Homicide: Life on the Street and The Edge of Night. He is mostly recognized ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Deputy Commissioner James Harris — aged about 59
- Judd, for the Defense (1967) — aged about 33
- Malcolm X (1992) as Elijah Muhammad — aged about 58
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Malcolm X — aged about 45
- Law & Order (1990) as Reverend Thayer — aged about 56
- Law & Order (1990) as Stan Wallace — aged about 56
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