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Bill Duke Biography
Birth Name:William Henry Duke
Birth Place:Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Assistant director
Fast Facts
- Won a Black Reel Award in 2004 for "Deacons of Defense․"
- Received a Career Achievement Award in 1997 from the Acapulco Black Film Festival
- Studied at Boston University, New York University's Tisch School of Arts and the AFI Conservatory
- Duke's career began on-sctage when he appeared in the Broadway production "Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death․"
- His first on-screen appearance came in the series "Flamingo Road․"
- Best known for his numerous roles in action films, including "Predator" and "Commando․"
- Founded the film and television production company Duke Media
Awards
- 1987Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 1991Palme d'Or-: nominated
- 1992Tokyo Grand Prix-: nominated
- 1998Black Film Award-Best Director: nominated
- 2004Black Reel-Television: Best Director: winner
- 2006Black Reel-Best Director - Television: nominated
- 2010Black Reel-Best Director: nominated
- 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Television Documentary: nominated
- 2016Maupintown Film Festival Showcase-Showcase Selection: winner
- 2017Action on Film Award-Best Picture: winner
- 2017Festival Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
- 2017Jury Award-Best Director: winner