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William Warfield
Actor
Died August 25, 2002 (82 years)
William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone singer and actor, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984.
Filmography
| 1990 | Old Explorers · as Tugboat Captain |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! · as (archive Footage) |
| 1971 | Great Performances (TV Series) · as Porgy |
| 1958 | Masters of the Congo Jungle · as Narrator, English Language Version |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall Of Fame (TV Series) · as The Lord (de Lawd) |
| 1951 | Show Boat · as Joe |
| 1951 | The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story · as Joe In 'show Boat' |