Ji-tu Cumbuka

Movie Actor

Birthday March 4, 1940

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Alabama

DEATH DATE Jul 4, 2017 (77)

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About

Actor who appeared in films such as Harlem Nights, Brewster's Millions, and Out of Bounds. His television credits include The A-Team, Walker, Texas Ranger, and The Dukes of Hazzard. 

Before Fame

He ran track and played football in the Army, before studying at Texas Southern and Columbia College. He earned a B.A. in theatre and a M.A. in cinematography.

Trivia

In 1979, he co-starred with Robert Conrad on a short-lived spy series A Man Called Sloane. 

Family Life

He was raised by a Baptist minister who thought acting was the work of the devil.

Associated With

He portrayed former NBA player Oscar Robertson in the drama Maurie.