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Avon Long

Acting Born Jun 18, 1910 Baltimore, Maryland, USA 12 credits

Biography

Avon Long works in acting. Born June 18, 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Paul Newman 1 shared title

Robert Redford 1 shared title

Robert Shaw 1 shared title

Charles Durning 1 shared title

Ray Walston 1 shared title

Eileen Brennan 1 shared title

Harold Gould 1 shared title

John Heffernan 1 shared title

Dana Elcar 1 shared title

Jack Kehoe 1 shared title

Career timeline

1984

Nothing Lasts Forever

1983

Trading Places

1980

F.D.R.: The Last Year

1979

Roots: The Next Generations

1978

Bye Bye Monkey

1974

Harry and Tonto

1973

The StingDon't Play Us Cheap

1968

Finian's Rainbow

1962

13 West Street

1948

Romance on the High Seas

1946

Centennial Summer

Full Filmography

12 titles

Trading Places (1983) as Ezra
The Sting (1973) as Benny Garfield
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Chicken George Moore
Harry and Tonto (1974) as Leroy
Romance on the High Seas (1948) as Specialty Singer
Finian's Rainbow (1968) as Passion Pilgrim Gospeller (uncredited)
13 West Street (1962) as Police detective sitting at desk (uncredited)
Bye Bye Monkey (1978) as Miko
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F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) as Bunnright
Nothing Lasts Forever (1984) as Alphacruiser Steward
Don't Play Us Cheap (1973) as Brother Dave
Centennial Summer (1946) as Specialty

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Avon Long best known for?

Avon Long is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Trading Places (1983), The Sting (1973), Roots: The Next Generations (1979), Harry and Tonto (1974).

When and where was Avon Long born?

Avon Long was born on June 18, 1910 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

How many credits does Avon Long have?

Avon Long has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 1984.

Avon Long by the numbers

12credits

11films

1TV series

1946–1984active years

Age in their best-rated roles

The Sting (1973) as Benny Garfield — aged about 63
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Chicken George Moore — aged about 69
Trading Places (1983) as Ezra — aged about 73
Harry and Tonto (1974) as Leroy — aged about 64
13 West Street (1962) as Police detective sitting at desk (uncredited) — aged about 52
Finian's Rainbow (1968) as Passion Pilgrim Gospeller (uncredited) — aged about 58

Full filmography (12) Born on June 18

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