Born: September 13, 1922, Texas City, Texas, USA Died: January 21, 1999, Oakland, California, USA Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 (Early Influence).
Was twice nominated for Broadways Tony Award: in 1980 as Best Actor (Play) for Douglas Turner Ward s "Home;" and, 21 years later, in 2001, as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for August Wilson s "King Hedley II."
Uncle of actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
He has three granddaughters named, Torriana, Devany, and Sunsuray Stewart.
He was awarded for a 2001 New York Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for "King Hedley II" on Broadway in New York City.
He was awarded for a 2001 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for "King Hedley II" on Broadway in New York City.
Retired Lt. Colonel of the US Air Force.
