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Film actor

Ossie Davis, an American film actor, was born on December 18, 1917, and passed away on February 4, 2005. He made significant contributions to film, theater, and radio with his profound acting skills and versatile character portrayals.

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Famous Ossie Davis Quotes

“There is no secret to a long marriage - it's hard work...It's serious business, and certainly not for cowards.”

Long Hard Secret Serious Hard Work Working It Coward Serious Business Long Marriage

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“I find, in being black, a thing of beauty: a joy; a strength; a secret cup of gladness.”

Joy Black Secret Cups Gladness

Book:Life Lit by Some Large Vision: Selected Speeches and Writings

Source: Life Lit by Some Large Vision: Selected Speeches and Writings

About the Author

Born: December 18, 1917
Died: February 4, 2005
Known for: Film actor
Quotes: 12

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