Godfrey Cambridge
Biography
Godfrey Cambridge works in acting. Born February 26, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA. Died November 29, 1976. Archytele tracks 37 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- Best of Enemies (2015) as Self (archival)
- But... Seriously (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Scott Joplin (1977) as Tom Turpin
- Friday Foster (1975) as Ford Malotte
- Ceremonies in Dark Old Men (1975) as Mr. Jenkins
- Whiffs (1975) as Dusty
- Dead Is Dead (1974) as Host - Himself
- Dead Is Dead (1974) Producer
- Dead Is Dead (1974) Writer
- Police Story (1973)
- Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) as Godfrey Cambridge
- Beware! The Blob (1972) as Chester Hargis
- Come Back, Charleston Blue (1972) as Gravedigger Jones
- The Biscuit Eater (1972) as Willie Dorsey
- Night Gallery (1970) as Jackie Slater (segment "Make Me Laugh")
- Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) as Gravedigger Jones
- Watermelon Man (1970) as Jefferson Washington 'Jeff' Gerber
- Love, American Style (1969) as Harley
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Bye Bye Braverman (1968) as Taxi Driver
- The Biggest Bundle of Them All (1968) as Benjamin 'Benny' Brownstead
- Lionpower from MGM (1967) as Self - Benny (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The President's Analyst (1967) as Don Masters
- The Busy Body (1967) as Mike
- The Monkees (1966) as Mexican Parking Lot Attendant (uncredited)
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Self - Husband
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Comedian
- The Troublemaker (1964) as Fire Inspector
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- Gone Are the Days! (1963) as Gitlow Judson
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Splendor in the Grass (1961) as Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as George
- Naked City (1958) as Detective Carlisle
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Godfrey Cambridge best known for?
Godfrey Cambridge is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Best of Enemies (2015), Friday Foster (1975), Police Story (1973), The Lake Erie Murders (2018).
When and where was Godfrey Cambridge born?
Godfrey Cambridge was born on February 26, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on November 29, 1976.
How many credits does Godfrey Cambridge have?
Godfrey Cambridge has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2015.
What is Godfrey Cambridge's background in cinema and television?
Godfrey MacArthur Cambridge (February 26, 1933 - November 29, 1976) was an American comedian and actor. Alongside Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, and Nipsey Russell, he was acclaimed by Time magazine in 1965 as "one of the country's four most celebrated Negro comedians."
Godfrey Cambridge by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Night Gallery (1970) as Jackie Slater (segment "Make Me Laugh") — aged about 37
- Gone Are the Days! (1963) as Gitlow Judson — aged about 30
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 29
- Splendor in the Grass (1961) as Chauffeur (uncredited) — aged about 28
- Best of Enemies (2015) as Self (archival) — aged about 82
- Police Story (1973) — aged about 40
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