Thalmus Rasulala
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Thalmus Rasulala (November 15, 1939 – October 9, 1991) was an African American actor who was an original cast member of ABC's soap opera One Life to Live from its inception in 1968 until he left the show in 1970.
Born as Jack Crowder in Miami, Florida, he appeared in many films and made guest appearances in TV shows. Notable roles include Lt. Jack Neal in One Life to Live, Roy in Bucktown, Blake Tarr in Friday Foster, Bill Thomas in What's Happening!!, and Omoro Kinte (Kunta Kinte's father) in Roots. He also appeared in The Twilight Zone, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Sophisticated Gents.
His last acting role was as General Afir in Mom and Dad Save the World with Teri Garr and Jeffrey Jones. He died shortly after completing his scenes, and the film, released after his death, is accordingly dedicated to his memory.
He died on October 9, 1991, from heart failure in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 51.
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Full filmography
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Capt. Donald Varley
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Father Merrin
- Mannix (1967)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Technician
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Cannon (1971)
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Lt. Craig Arkin
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Aaron Kramer
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Dep. Chief Harry Simon
- The Rookies (1972)
- Medical Center (1969)
- Kojak (1973) as Chief of Detectives
- The Jeffersons (1975) as Kurt Hendricks
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- All in the Family (1971) as Mr. Byrd (as Jack Crowder)
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Police Sergeant
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Technician
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- Good Times (1974)
- Roots (1977) as Omoro
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Bill Thomas
- Stingray (1985)
- Blue Thunder (1984) as Marley Winston