Ossie Davis Biography
Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (December 18, 1917 – February 4, 2005) was an American actor, director, writer, and activist. He may be best known for his roles in Spike Lee-directed films such as School Daze (1988) and Do the Right Thing (1989). Other films Davis acted in include The Hill (1965), A Man Called Adam (1966), Let's Do It Again (1975), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), Grumpy Old Men (1993), The Client (1994), Dr.
Dolittle (1998), Dinosaur (2000), and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002). He was married to Ruby Dee, with whom he frequently performed, from 1948 until his death.
Ossie Davis Movies
Ossie Davis TV Shows
Ossie Davis Quotes
A Humorous Exchange About Personal Odor
Max:
Tell me something, Chuck. Do I stink?
John: [outside]
Yeah.
Max:
Not you, smart ass! Didn't ask you. I could smell it from the car, this stink. Is it me?
Chuck:
Yup!
Max: [smells his hat]
Damn!
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Dinner Plans Complicated by Family Commitments
Joe:
Marshall?
Marshall:
Yeah.
Joe:
I was wondering if you want to have dinner with me tonight.
Marshall:
I can't do that; I got the wife and kids at the end of the day.
Joe:
Yeah...
Marshall:
Listen, haven't you got anybody?
Joe:
No. But there are certain times in your life when I guess you're not supposed to have anybody, you know? There are certain doors you have to go through alone.
Marshall:
You're gonna be all right.
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