Ossie Davis
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Summary
Ossie Davis is a human[1]. He was born in Cogdell[2]. He was born on December 18, 1917[3]. He died in Miami[4]. He died on February 4, 2005[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], stage actor[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (780 views/month, #5,762 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Cogdell[2].
- Ossie Davis passed away in Miami[4].
- Ossie Davis was born on December 18, 1917[3].
- Ossie Davis died on February 4, 2005[5].
- Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
- Ossie Davis was married to Ruby Dee[13].
- A child of Ossie Davis was Guy Davis[14].
- Ossie Davis held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was Ossie Davis's native language[16].
- Ossie Davis is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17].
- Ossie Davis worked as an actor[6].
- Ossie Davis's professions included film director[7].
- Ossie Davis's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Ossie Davis worked as a stage actor[9].
- Ossie Davis worked as a television actor[10].
- Ossie Davis worked as a writer[18].
- Ossie Davis was educated at Howard University[19].
- Ossie Davis's education included a stint at Columbia University School of General Studies[20].
- A notable work attributed to Ossie Davis is Purlie Victorious[21].
- Ossie Davis received the National Medal of Arts[22].
- Ossie Davis received the Marian Anderson Award[23].
- Ossie Davis received the Daytime Emmy Award[24].
- Ossie Davis received the James Parks Morton Interfaith Award[25].
- Ossie Davis received the NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award[26].
- Ossie Davis received the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Cogdell[2], Ossie Davis… he was born on December 18, 1917[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[17]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Howard University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1867[30], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[31] and Columbia University School of General Studies[20], an academic institution[32], in United States[33], founded in 1947[34], headquartered in New York City[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], stage actor[9], television actor[10], and writer[18].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Ossie Davis is Purlie Victorious[21].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[22], a medallion[36], in United States[37], founded in 1984[38]; Marian Anderson Award[23], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1998[41]; Daytime Emmy Award[24], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1974[44]; James Parks Morton Interfaith Award[25], an award[45]; NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award[26], a class of award[46]; and NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture[27], an award for best supporting actor[47].
Personal Life
Ossie Davis was married to Ruby Dee[13]. A child of him was Guy Davis[14].
Death and Burial
Ossie Davis died on February 4, 2005[5]. He passed away in Miami[4]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Ossie Davis ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (780 views/month, #5,762 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Ossie Davis born?
Ossie Davis was born in Cogdell[2].
Where did Ossie Davis die?
Ossie Davis died in Miami[4].
Who was Ossie Davis married to?
Ossie Davis's spouses include Ruby Dee[13].
What did Ossie Davis do for work?
Ossie Davis worked as actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], stage actor[9], and television actor[10].
Where did Ossie Davis go to school?
Ossie Davis was educated at Howard University[19] and Columbia University School of General Studies[20].
What awards did Ossie Davis receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[22], Marian Anderson Award[23], Daytime Emmy Award[24], and James Parks Morton Interfaith Award[25].