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Bookmark or Share- Ossie Davis's Biography - The HistoryMakersWriter, director, actor, and producer Ossie Davis established a phenomenal career, remaining throughout a strong voice for artists' rights, human dignity, and social justice. Davis was born on December 18, 1917 in Cogdell, Georgia to loving parents and a supportive extended family.
- Ossie Davis - WikipediaRaiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (December 18, 1917 – February 4, 2005) was an American actor, director, writer, and activist. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] He was married to Ruby Dee , with whom he frequently performed, until his death. [ 4 ]
- Ossie Davis - New Georgia EncyclopediaOssie Davis, a native of south Georgia, was an acclaimed actor, civil rights activist, and writer. Along with his wife of fifty-six years, Ruby Dee, Davis received numerous awards, including the National Medal of Arts in 1995 and a Kennedy Center Honor in 2004.
- Ossie Davis, Actor, and Activist born - African American RegistryOssie Davis was born on this date in 1917. He was a Black actor, writer, producer, director, and human rights activist. Raiford Chatman Davis (his birth name) was the oldest of five children born to Laura Cooper and Kince Davis in Cogden, GA.
- Ossie Davis, Actor, Writer and Eloquent Champion of Racial Justice ...Ossie Davis, imposing actor who with his wife, Ruby Dee, helped widen horizons for blacks on stage and screen while fighting zealously for civil rights from Washington to Hollywood, dies at age...
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