Ossie Davis: An Appreciation Ossie Davis, remembered for his stage and screen work as well as his prominent role in the civil rights movement, dies while on location for a film shoot in Miami. Davis wrote, directed and produced for the theater and Hollywood. He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, the actress Ruby Dee.

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Ossie Davis: An Appreciation

The actor, writer and director was a prominent figure in the U.S. civil rights movement.

Remembering Dr. King

April 4, 2003 • NPR's Tony Cox talks with Andrew Young and Ossie Davis about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 35th anniversary of his death.

Remembering Dr. King

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Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee

March 9, 2001 • In the second part of a conversation, host Bob Edwards talks to actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. The couple discuss the price they've paid for their political activism and how they've been able to reconcile their personal and professional lives during 52 years of marriage. They also talk about the 1959 Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun, and their appearances in Spike Lee's movies Do the Right Thing and Jungle Fever. Davis and Dee say they'll be honored Sunday night to receive the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee

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Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee

March 8, 2001 • Host Bob Edwards talks to actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee about their partnership, on and off screen. During 52 years of marriage, they've distinguished themselves as performers and civil rights advocates. Sunday night they'll receive the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee

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