Ossie Davis
Date of Death: February 04, 2005 (87)
Birth Place: Cogdell, GA, USA
Latest News on Ossie Davis:
Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90 (Jun 26, 2024)
5 Facts About PURLIE VICTORIOUS (Jun 19, 2024)
Video: Kara Young Accepts Tony Award For PURLIE VICTORIOUS (Jun 16, 2024)
Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90 (Jun 26, 2024)
5 Facts About PURLIE VICTORIOUS (Jun 19, 2024)
Video: Kara Young Accepts Tony Award For PURLIE VICTORIOUS (Jun 16, 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
Actor Bill Cobbs Passes Away at 90
Actor Bill Cobbs has passed away. Learn more about Cobbs' life and work.
Actor Bill Cobbs has passed away. Learn more about Cobbs' life and work.
5 Facts About PURLIE VICTORIOUS
Before you enjoy the Great Performances production, check out these five fascinating facts about the history and recent production of this groundbreaking play.
Before you enjoy the Great Performances production, check out these five fascinating facts about the history and recent production of this groundbreaking play.
Video: Kara Young Accepts Tony Award For PURLIE VICTORIOUS
Tonight, Kara Young won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!
Tonight, Kara Young won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!
Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
Photos: Inside The Black Women on Broadway Awards
The Black Women on Broadway Awards returned for their third annual in-person event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on June 10.
The Black Women on Broadway Awards returned for their third annual in-person event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on June 10.
Exclusive: On the History and Hope of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious.
In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious.
Video: Kara Young Is Coming for Her Tony Award
Did you know that with her Tony nomination for Purlie Victorious, Kara Young has become the fourth actress to be nominated for Tony Awards in three consecutive years and the first African American actress to be nominated three times in a row in any category? In this video, watch as she chats more about the incredible impact of this play, why being a part of it meant so much to her, and so much more!
Did you know that with her Tony nomination for Purlie Victorious, Kara Young has become the fourth actress to be nominated for Tony Awards in three consecutive years and the first African American actress to be nominated three times in a row in any category? In this video, watch as she chats more about the incredible impact of this play, why being a part of it meant so much to her, and so much more!
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.
PURLIE VICTORIOUS's Kara Young Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Kara Young has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS.
Kara Young has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for PURLIE VICTORIOUS.
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!
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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