Born in Brooklyn in 1936, this esteemed actor began his career on Broadway at 17, quickly transitioning to film and television. He gained critical acclaim for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in "An Officer and a Gentleman," earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1983, making history as the first Black man to win in this category. With a career spanning over six decades, he has appeared in numerous films and series, including "Roots," and remains a respected figure in the industry.
THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN
The Laughing Policeman is a gritty crime thriller set in 1970s San Francisco. The film follows Inspector Jake Martin as he investigates a brutal mass...
ENEMY MINE
Enemy Mine is a science fiction film set in the late 21st century, where two soldiers from opposing sides, a human named Willis Davidge and an alien...
IRON EAGLE
Iron Eagle is an action-packed film that combines high-flying aerial combat with a dramatic rescue mission. The story follows Doug Masters, a young...