Ossie Davis
| Born | December 18, 1917 |
| Hometown | Cogdell |
| Height | 6'2" (1.89m) |
| Spouse | Ruby Dee |
| Children | Guy Davis |
| Parents | Kince Charles Davis, Laura Davis |
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Bill Cobbs, Actor in ‘The Hudsucker Proxy,’ ‘Night at the Museum’ and ‘Air Bud,’ Dies at 90
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actor | Miss Evers' Boys | Nominated |
| 1969 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Scalphunters | Nominated |
| 1969 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Teacher, Teacher | Nominated |
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