William Warfield
January 22, 1920 (105 years old) in
William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone singer and actor, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984.
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Credits
- 1990 ·Old Explorersas Tugboat Captain
- 1974 ·That's Entertainment!as (archive footage)
- 1962 ·The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self
- 1961 ·The Mike Douglas Showas Self
- 1951 ·Hallmark Hall of Fameas The Lord (De Lawd)
- 1951 ·Show Boatas Joe
- 1948 ·The Ed Sullivan Showas Self