Ishmael Reed
Biography
Ishmael Reed works in acting. Born February 22, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Archytele tracks 9 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
9 titles- I Am Richard Pryor (2019) as Self - Poet and Novelist
- Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic (2013) as Self
- Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008) as Self
- The Last Angel of History (1996) as Self
- James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989) as Self
- Personal Problems (1980) as Manager of Doggie Diner
- Personal Problems (1980) Executive Producer
- Personal Problems (1980) Writer
- Mommy, What's a Funkadelic? Writer
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What movies or TV shows is Ishmael Reed best known for?
Ishmael Reed is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Am Richard Pryor (2019).
When and where was Ishmael Reed born?
Ishmael Reed was born on February 22, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does Ishmael Reed have?
Ishmael Reed has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2019.
What is Ishmael Reed's background in cinema and television?
Ishmael Scott Reed (born 22 February 1938) is an American poet, essayist, and novelist. A prominent African-American literary figure, Reed is known for his satirical works challenging American political culture, and highlighting political and cultural oppression. Reed has been described as one of the most controversia...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- I Am Richard Pryor (2019) as Self - Poet and Novelist — aged about 81
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