Adolph Caesar (born December 5, 1933; died March 6, 1986) was an American actor.
Born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, he is best remembered for his role in director Norman Jewison's film, A Soldier's Story for which he received a nomination for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" from both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes. He also played the role of "Old Mister," opposite Whoopi Goldberg and Danny Glover, in Steven Spielberg's film, "The Color Purple."
In addition to his film career, Caesar did much voice-over work for television and radio commercials, including theatrical previews and radio commercials for many so-called Blaxploitation films, as well the 1978 zombie classic Dawn of the Dead, according to the Internet Movie Database.
Adolph Caesar was working on the Los Angeles set of the 1986 film, Tough Guys when he suffered a heart attack and died a short time later. He was interred in the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York. Adolph Caesar was survived by his wife, one daughter, and a son.
Filmography
Year
Film
Role
Other notes
1969
Che!
Juan Almeida
1979
The Hitter
Nathan
1980
Fist of Fear, Touch of Death
TV Anchorman
1984
A Soldier's Story
Sergeant Waters
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated - Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture
1985
The Color Purple
Old Mister
1986
Club Paradise
Solomon Gundy
External links
Adolph Caesar at the Internet Movie Database
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