Actor
The Resume
(March 15, 1910-December 18, 2000)
Birth Name is Horace Winfred Stewart
Acted in 'Follow the Boys (1944),' 'Song of the South (1946),' 'No Holds Barred (1952),' 'Carmen Jones (1954),' 'Thunder over Sangoland (1955),' 'Phantom of the Jungle (1955),' 'Flame for the islands (1956),' 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963),' and 'Silver Streak (1976)'
Provided the voice for Brer Bear for the Splash Mountain ride in Disneyland
Portrayed Lightnin' on 'Amos n' Andy' and 'Ramar of the Jungle'
Hosted 'Ebony Presents'
Why he might be annoying
He was uncredited in many films.
He was credited as Nick O'Demus on 'Amos n' Andy.'
His slow moving and dumb witted janitor of Lightnin' on 'Amos n' Andy' was a poor stereotype of blacks.
Because of his characterization and others on 'Amos n' Andy,' Bill Cosby purchased the rights to the show, specifically to stop anyone from viewing them.
Why he might not be annoying
He had perfect comedic timing.
He said: 'A theater needs to be more than just a building... A culture must be more than a collection of art and music.'
He was married to the same woman for almost 60 years.
He made many memorable cameos in movies.
He founded the Ebony Showcase theater in Los Angeles.
He was the last surviving member of the 'Amos n' Andy' cast.
Credit: Buddy
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 24 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 53.66% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 65 Votes: 56.92% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 111 Votes: 46.85% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 176 Votes: 51.14% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 72 Votes: 45.83% Annoying
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