Bill Duke
Born: February 26, 1943
Number of Roles: 51
Best Known for Playing: Super intimidating, super intense cops/soldiers/mercenaries
First Appearance: Mr. Sands on Santiago’s Ark and Santiago’s America (ABC Afterschool Specials) (1972-1975)
Most Recent Appearance: Drummer in The Big Bang (2011)
Notable Roles
- Mac in Predator
- Cooke in Commando
- Luther Freeman on Palmerstown, USA
- Capt. Earl Armbruster in Action Jackson
- Albert Diggs in Bird on a Wire
- Detective in Menace II Society
- Mr. Johnson in Sister Act II
- Det. Hicks in Payback
- Chief Hinges in Exit Wounds
- Capt. Bob Parish on Fastlane
- Amos Andrews on Karen Sisco
- Trask in X-Men: The Last Stand
- Detective on The Boondocks
Fun Facts
- Frequently works with Laurence Fishburne
- Prolific director as well as actor
- Was considered for the role of Lt. Al Giardello on Homicide: Life on the Street