O. L. Duke

Orville Lewis Duke (August 12, 1953[1] – September 10, 2004) was an American stage, television and film actor.

O. L. Duke
Born(1953-08-12)August 12, 1953
DiedSeptember 10, 2004(2004-09-10) (aged 51)

He was a member of the renowned Actors Studio and was the interim Artistic Director of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) from 2002 to 2004. In keeping with the tradition of the NEC, Duke helped young Black actors hone their skills by sharing his work experiences and teaching classes using the method acting technique.

Duke died in a car crash in New York City, on September 10, 2004. He was on his way home after performing in an off-Broadway play, when a car cut him off on the West Side Highway. His vehicle jumped a divider and struck an oncoming car.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1986Seize the DayFuneral Home AttendantUncredited
1987Tomorrow's a KillerEddie K.
1989The Luckiest Man in the WorldAce
1990The White GirlNicky
1990The Return of SuperflyChange Maker
1991The Five HeartbeatsMonroe
1992Malcolm XPete
1993Sugar HillTutty
1995The KeeperBaker
1998Lulu on the BridgeParamedic #2
2001PiñeroPaul
2002The Other BrotherLondel
2002Antwone FisherUncle Duke
2003Out of TimeDetective Bronze
2004CoalitionWalter(final film role)

References

  1. "California Birth Index, 1905-1995 [database on-line]". Provo, Utah: The Generations Network. 2005. Retrieved 2009-12-03.


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