Tommy Hollis

Tommy Janor Hollis (March 22, 1954 – September 9, 2001) was an American film, television, and stage actor.[1][2]

Tommy Hollis
Born(1954-03-22)March 22, 1954
DiedSeptember 9, 2001(2001-09-09) (aged 47)
OccupationActor

A native of Jacksonville, Texas, his first major film appearance was in Ghostbusters as the mayor's aide (1984). He played Earl Little in the Spike Lee-directed movie Malcolm X (1992).

Hollis died in New York City from complications of diabetes. He had no children.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1983 Skyline
1984 Ghostbusters Mayor's Aide
1987 Moonstruck Parking Attendant
1988 L.A. Law Geoffrey Marchant Episode "The Son Also Rises"
1989 The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd Singer Episode "Here's Why You Order from the Spanish Side of the Menu"
1990 Astonished Ivan / Fyodor
1991 Great Performances The Man / The Narrator Episode "The Colored Museum"
1991 Separate But Equal Harry Briggs Sr.
1992 Stay the Night Det. Clark TV movie
1992 Malcolm X Earl Little
1992 I'll Fly Away Oscar 2 episodes
1993 Queen Fred Episode 1.3
1994 The Vernon Johns Story Coach Hill TV movie
1994 Léon: The Professional 2nd Policeman
1995 The Piano Lesson Avery TV movie
1995 Zooman Mr. Washington TV movie
1996 Joe's Apartment Boss Plumber
1996-2000 Law & Order Dean Isaac Wadleigh / Ed Monroe 2 episodes, (final appearance)
1997 New York Undercover Earl Briggs Episode "Grim Reaper"
1997 Homicide: Life on the Street Nelson Henson Episode "Betrayal"
1997 First Time Felon Judge TV movie
1998 Primary Colors Fat Willie
1998 Mama Flora's Family Reverend Jackson 2 episodes
1999 Trinity Episode: "Breaking In, Breaking Out, Breaking Up, Breaking Down"
2000 Mary and Rhoda News Cameraman TV movie
2000 Now and Again Guard #2 Episode: "The Eggman Cometh"

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