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Kenny Leon directs a Broadway revival of ‘Purlie Victorious,’ Ossie Davis’ 1961 race romp, starring Tony winner Leslie Odom and Kara Young.
Oct. 6, 2023
Movies
Bill Cobbs says he’s ‘honored.’ Film crew is grappling with loss of Davis, who died Feb. 4.
Feb. 12, 2005
Obituaries
Ossie Davis, the baritone-voiced actor, director, playwright and civil rights activist whose commitment to teaching the lessons of black history added depth to a distinguished career that ranged from the Broadway stage to the films of Spike Lee, was found dead early Friday in his hotel room in Miami Beach, where he was filming a movie.
Feb. 5, 2005
Archives
Re “Actor Played a Powerful Role in Civil Rights Gains,” obituary, Feb. 5: What more can one say about Ossie Davis than the world and our country in particular were vastly enriched by the way he chose to live his life.
Feb. 8, 2005
The limp spoof “Bubba Ho-Tep” imagines that Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) is alive and residing in the Shady Rest Convalescent Home in Mud Creek, Texas.
Oct. 3, 2003
Jodie Foster and Ossie Davis are the honorary chairs of the 12th annual Independent Spirit Awards, taking place March 22 at a tent on the beach in Santa Monica.
March 4, 1997
When Ruby Dee was in high school, she couldn’t get a part in the drama club’s upcoming production.
June 12, 2014
What is it like to be perceived from two perspectives?
Jan. 28, 1987
Travel & Experiences
Thank you for the essay by actor Ossie Davis regarding racism in America (“A Letter to My Country,” Commentary, Feb. 18).
Feb. 22, 2001