Bill Duke

Birth Name:

William Henry Duke

Birth Place:

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Assistant director

Received a Career Achievement Award in 1997 from the Acapulco Black Film Festival
Won a Black Reel Award in 2004 for "Deacons of Defense․"
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

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