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Guy Davis(I)

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An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
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Beat Street (1984)
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Guy Davis was born on 12 May 1952 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Beat Street (1984), Final (2001) and The Maker (1997).
BornMay 12, 1952
BornMay 12, 1952
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Beat Street (1984)
    Beat Street
    6.5
    • Kenny
    • 1984
    Final (2001)
    Final
    5.8
    • Singer
    • 2001
    The Maker (1997)
    The Maker
    5.5
    • Soundtrack("TEAT", "KC")
    • 1997
    Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Russell Bobbitt

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    Actor

    • Leon in The Rhythm and the Blues 2024 (2024)
      The Rhythm and the Blues 2024
      8.1
      • Jimmy Reed
      • 2024
    • Jim Holland in Tales of the Wild West (2017)
      Tales of the Wild West
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Bass Reeves
      • 2017
    • Ideas
      Short
      • Guy
      • 2004
    • Final (2001)
      Final
      5.8
      • Singer
      • 2001
    • Drive by: A Love Story
      8.3
      Short
      • Newscaster
      • 1997
    • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
      Law & Order
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Russell Bobbitt
      • 1993
    • Kadeem Hardison, Freddie Jackson, Melba Moore, and Bill Nunn in Def by Temptation (1990)
      Def by Temptation
      5.2
      • Bartender #2
      • 1990
    • American Playhouse (1980)
      American Playhouse
      7.3
      TV Series
      • 1990
    • One Life to Live (1968)
      One Life to Live
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Dr. Josh Hall
      • Josh Hall
      • 1985–1986
    • Beat Street (1984)
      Beat Street
      6.5
      • Kenny
      • 1984

    Composer

    • 7 Pennies (2020)
      7 Pennies
      Short
      • Composer
      • 2020
    • Final (2001)
      Final
      5.8
      • Composer
      • 2001

    Music Department

    • Littleburg (2004)
      Littleburg
      7.6
      TV Series
      • lyricist
      • 2004
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    • Born
      • May 12, 1952
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Dorothy Desir1989 - ? (divorced, 1 child)
    • Parents
        Ossie Davis
    • Relatives
      • Muta'Ali(Niece or Nephew)
    • Other works
      Played Sunny in "Finian's Rainbow" musical by Burton Lane, E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy (New York City Center, New York City, New York, USA).

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      He is the son of Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee.

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    • How old is Guy Davis?
      73 years old
    • When was Guy Davis born?
      May 12, 1952
    • Where was Guy Davis born?
      New York City, New York, USA
    • What is Guy Davis known for?
      Beat Street, Law & Order, The Maker, and Final
    • Is Guy Davis married?
      Yes, to Dorothy Desir since 1989

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