Curiosidades

Was a combat Vietnam veteran and at one time a Drill Sergeant.

Credited his mother, an unpublished poet and novelist, for giving him an appreciation of the spoken word. He started reciting poems at age three.

He was a lifelong Democrat.

Upon his death, he was cremated and his ashes returned to his family.

He was nominated for a 2007 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Play for "Radio Golf" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

2007 Tony Award nominee for August Wilson's Radio Golf as Elder Joseph Barlow, as well as Drama Desk and Drama League nominee.

Emmy consideration for Best Supporting Actor for 100 Centre Street: (AMC Network).

Was the recipient of the NAACP Theatre Award, the AUDELCO Award, the Ovation Award, and the I.R.N.E. Award. He also received nominations for the Drama Desk, Drama League, Joseph Jefferson Award, Ovation Award, NAACP Theatre Award, and AUDELCO Awards.

Has one daughter, Che, and one son, Alexander. and two grandchildren.

He was awarded the 2007 NAACP Theatre Award for Supporting Male Performance for "Radio Golf" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.