Biography
Orville Lewis Duke (August 12, 1953 β September 10, 2004) was an American stage, television and film actor.
He was a member of the renowned Actors Studio and was the interim Artistic Director of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) from 2002 to 2004. In keeping with the tradition of the NEC, Duke helped young Black actors hone their skills by sharing his work experiences and teaching classes using the method acting technique.
Duke died in a car crash in New York City, on September 10, 2004. He was on his way home after performing in an off-Broadway play, when a car cut him off on the West Side Highway. His vehicle jumped a divider and struck an oncoming car.
Filmography
all 15
Movies 11
TV Shows 4
Detective Bronze
Out of Time (2003)
Movie
5.27
Londel
The Other Brother (2002)
Movie
Paramedic #2
Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
Movie
News Seller (segment 'The Red Shoes')
Subway Stories (1997)
Movie
Paul Markstram
Oz (1997)
TV
5.78
New York News (1995)
TV
Baker
The Keeper (1995)
Movie
Tutty
Sugar Hill (1994)
Movie
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
TV
6
Pete
Malcolm X (1992)
Movie
4.5
Monroe
The Five Heartbeats (1991)
Movie
John Green / Jackson / Roscoe Squire / Antonio Chaikin
Law & Order (1990)
TV
5.78
Nicky
The White Girl (1990)
Movie
Bartender
Murder in Black and White (1990)
Movie
Eddie K.
Pretty Kill (1987)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.6
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1953-08-12
Deathday2004-09-10 (51 years old)
Birth NameOrville Lewis Duke
Birth PlaceLos Angeles, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsO. L. Duke
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