Towson State College graduate Howard E. Rollins Jr. has been a stage leading man since the mid-1970s. The tall, imposing African-American actor earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of fiercely proud Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime (1981). Read Full Biography
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| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actor | Ragtime | Nominated |
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