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Quick Facts
- NAME: Ossie Davis
- OCCUPATION: Civil Rights Activist, Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Director, Writer
- BIRTH DATE: December 18, 1917
- DEATH DATE: February 04, 2005
- EDUCATION: Howard University
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Cogdell, Georgia
- PLACE OF DEATH: Miami Beach, Florida
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Actor and writer Ossie Davis was a social activist and humanitarian. He often performed with his wife, Ruby Dee, in plays, films and on television.
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Civil rights activist and actor Ossie Davis was born Dec. 18, 1917, in Cogdell, Georgia. He attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. He made his acting debut in the play Jeb on Broadway. During this time he met his wife Ruby Dee and they marr© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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