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Leonard Jackson(1928-2013)

  • Actor
  • Writer
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Leonard Jackson, Annie Ross, and Heather Rattray in Frère de sang 2 (1990)
Leonard Jackson was born on 7 February 1928 in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for La Couleur pourpre (1985), Complots (1997) and Car Wash (1976). He was married to Ada Edward. He died on 22 December 2013 in Manhattan, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 7, 1928
DiedDecember 22, 2013(85)
BornFebruary 7, 1928
DiedDecember 22, 2013(85)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Whoopi Goldberg in La Couleur pourpre (1985)
La Couleur pourpre
7.7
  • Pa Harris
  • 1985
Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, and Patrick Stewart in Complots (1997)
Complots
6.7
  • Old Man - Bookstore
  • 1997
Car Wash (1976)
Car Wash
6.2
  • Earl
  • 1976
Eddie Murphy in Boomerang (1992)
Boomerang
5.6
  • Chemist
  • 1992

Credits

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Actor

  • Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, and Patrick Stewart in Complots (1997)
    Complots
    6.7
    • Old Man - Bookstore
    • 1997
  • Jeffrey Wright in Basquiat (1996)
    Basquiat
    6.9
    • Jean Michel's Father
    • 1996
  • Shining Time Station: One of the Family (1995)
    Shining Time Station: One of the Family
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Harry Cupper
    • 1995
  • William Forsythe, Vincent Gallo, and Adam Trese in Les amateurs (1995)
    Les amateurs
    6.5
    • Bus Driver
    • 1995
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in New York - Police judiciaire (1990)
    New York - Police judiciaire
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Marty
    • 1994
  • Michelle Forbes, Yaphet Kotto, Max Perlich, Kyle Secor, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Clark Johnson, and Melissa Leo in Homicide (1993)
    Homicide
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Cemetery Manager
    • 1993
  • Joe Howard and Beverly Leech in Mathnet (1987)
    Mathnet
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Colonel Ashby Wiggins
    • 1992
  • Square One TV (1987)
    Square One TV
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Col. Ashby Wiggins
    • Col. Wiggins
    • 1992
  • Eddie Murphy in Boomerang (1992)
    Boomerang
    5.6
    • Chemist
    • 1992
  • Rage in Harlem: la reine des pommes (1991)
    Rage in Harlem: la reine des pommes
    5.9
    • Mr. Clay
    • 1991
  • Sidney Poitier in Separate But Equal (1991)
    Separate But Equal
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Harold Boulware
    • 1991
  • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in 1, rue Sésame (1969)
    1, rue Sésame
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Mr. Handford
    • 1989–1990
  • Frère de sang 2 (1990)
    Frère de sang 2
    5.4
    • Police Commissioner
    • 1990
  • Meurtre en noir et blanc (1990)
    Meurtre en noir et blanc
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Contrary Man
    • 1990
  • Bronson Pinchot and John Larroquette in Détectives en délire (1989)
    Détectives en délire
    4.4
    • Doorman at Hampshire House
    • 1989

Writer

  • Super Spook (1974)
    Super Spook
    4.7
    • screenplay
    • 1974

Personal details

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  • Born
    • February 7, 1928
    • Jacksonville, Florida, USA
  • Died
    • December 22, 2013
    • Manhattan, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Ada EdwardFebruary 2, 1958 - December 22, 2013 (his death)
  • Other works
    (1970's) TV commercial: Bell System Telephone

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Played Isabel Sanford's father in the Jefferson's although he was 11 years younger.

FAQ

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  • When did Leonard Jackson die?
    December 22, 2013
  • How did Leonard Jackson die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Leonard Jackson when he died?
    85 years old
  • Where did Leonard Jackson die?
    Manhattan, New York, USA
  • When was Leonard Jackson born?
    February 7, 1928

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