Ossie Davis
Date of Death: February 04, 2005 (87)
Birth Place: Cogdell, GA, USA
Latest News on Ossie Davis:
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL & More Win at the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards (Jun 5, 2024)
North Carolina Black Repertory Reveals Program For International Black Theatre Festival (Jun 4, 2024)
Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform Free NYC Concert Later This Month (Jun 3, 2024)
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL & More Win at the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards (Jun 5, 2024)
North Carolina Black Repertory Reveals Program For International Black Theatre Festival (Jun 4, 2024)
Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform Free NYC Concert Later This Month (Jun 3, 2024)
Ossie Davis Photos
Ossie Davis STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1959
Walter Lee Younger [Replacement]
Walter Lee Younger [Replacement]
Ossie Davis Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Bookwriter
Source Material
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Ossie Davis Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Revival of a Play
Ossie Davis, Purlie Victorious
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Musical
Ossie Davis, Purlie
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Ossie Davis, Jamaica
Ossie Davis Videos
Photos & Video: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Concludes Broadway Run with Proclamations From Congress and the State of New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares His Daughter's Reaction to PURLIE VICTORIOUS on FALLON
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2023
Video: Leslie Odom, Jr. & Company Celebrate Opening Night of PURLIE VICTORIOUS on Broadway
by Opening Night - Oct 2, 2023
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Shares Why PURLIE VICTORIOUS Is a 'Very Rare Piece'
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Documentary Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Spike Lee's DO THE RIGHT THING
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 15, 2014
STAGE TUBE: In Case You Missed It- Theater Talk's Tribute to Ruby Dee
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 13, 2014
Ossie Davis News
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL & More Win at the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce the winners of the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce the winners of the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
North Carolina Black Repertory Reveals Program For International Black Theatre Festival
North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.
North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform Free NYC Concert Later This Month
Later this month, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr will perform a free concert at The Cooper Union as part of the school's 165th anniversary. The event is part of The Cooper Union’s Gardiner Foundation Great Hall Forum series and will take place on Monday, June 16 from 8:00-9:30 PM.
Later this month, Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr will perform a free concert at The Cooper Union as part of the school's 165th anniversary. The event is part of The Cooper Union’s Gardiner Foundation Great Hall Forum series and will take place on Monday, June 16 from 8:00-9:30 PM.
Leslie Odom, Jr. to Bring 2024 Christmas Tour to BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre
Leslie Odom, Jr. will perform his 2024 Christmas tour at BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre this November.
Leslie Odom, Jr. will perform his 2024 Christmas tour at BroadwaySF's Golden Gate Theatre this November.
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Tony Noms for PURLIE VICTORIOUS and Good Broadway Etiquette
Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by TODAY on Wednesday to discuss starring and producing the play Purlie Victorious, which recently was nominated for 6 Tony Awards. Later on in the interview, he also went on to discuss good Broadway etiquette for audience members. Watch the interview now!
Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by TODAY on Wednesday to discuss starring and producing the play Purlie Victorious, which recently was nominated for 6 Tony Awards. Later on in the interview, he also went on to discuss good Broadway etiquette for audience members. Watch the interview now!
Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards
The latest standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
The latest standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Exclusive: Hasna Muhammad on Shadowing the Call at PURLIE VICTORIOUS
Purlie Victorious may have played its final Broadway performance months ago, but the acclaimed production was not forgotten by Tony nominators. The revival earned six 2024 Tony nominations, including Best Revival of a Play. Enjoy 'Shadowing the Call' by Hasna Muhammad.
Purlie Victorious may have played its final Broadway performance months ago, but the acclaimed production was not forgotten by Tony nominators. The revival earned six 2024 Tony nominations, including Best Revival of a Play. Enjoy 'Shadowing the Call' by Hasna Muhammad.
Fourth Annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert to Return This Summer
The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative will present the return of Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth. Learn more about the performances!
The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative will present the return of Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth. Learn more about the performances!
Video: Leslie Odom, Jr. on His Tony Nomination- 'This One's Personal'
In this video, watch as Tony nominee leslie Odom, Jr. about his co-star Kara Young, why Purlie Victorious means so much to him, and so much more.
In this video, watch as Tony nominee leslie Odom, Jr. about his co-star Kara Young, why Purlie Victorious means so much to him, and so much more.
First Standings Announced For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards; THE GREATS GATSBY Leads Best Musical
The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Review: Leslie Odom, Jr. Delivers Wonderful Blend of Standards, Show-Tunes and New Music at Emerson Colonial Theatre
What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. at Emerson Colonial Theatre?
What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. at Emerson Colonial Theatre?
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
Review: AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. at Pantages Theatre Minneapolis
Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted artist of immense talent, boasting a resume adorned with two Academy Award nominations, Tony and Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Award nominations.
Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted artist of immense talent, boasting a resume adorned with two Academy Award nominations, Tony and Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Award nominations.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.
Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555
Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.
Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella Nelson
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!
Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and More Will Lead Kenny Leon's OUR TOWN Revival
Grover's Corners, here they come! The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, just announced that the play will feature 28 actors. We have all of the details!
Grover's Corners, here they come! The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, just announced that the play will feature 28 actors. We have all of the details!
Liz Callaway, Hugh Panaro & More to Join Amas Musical Theatre Benefit Concert
Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Tory Kittles, Brittany Inge & Stori Ayers to Star in HOME on Broadway
Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams, not seen on Broadway in more than 40 years, directed by Kenny Leon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams, not seen on Broadway in more than 40 years, directed by Kenny Leon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY & More Lead Boston's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Mrs. Krishnan's Party, Jagged Little Pill and more!
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Mrs. Krishnan's Party, Jagged Little Pill and more!
Ossie Davis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ossie Davis been in?
Ossie Davis has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.
How many West End shows has Ossie Davis been in?
Ossie Davis has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Ossie Davis been nominated for?
Ossie Davis has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical for his work in "Purlie" and also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in "Jamaica".
How many shows has Ossie Davis written?
Ossie Davis has written 4 shows including Purlie Victorious (Playwright), Purlie (Source Material), Bingo! (Bookwriter), A Last Dance for Sybil (Playwright).
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