Paul Winfield

Birth Name:

Paul Edward Winfield

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
Offered a scholarship to Yale for his violin and cello skills
Passed away at age 64 due to complications from diabetes, a condition he had been suffering from for many years
Quote: "I was given a lot of prestige as a distinguished black actor but very little power․ They give prestige out by the buckets, but they give power by the teaspoon, just enough to stroke your ego․"
Bounced between numerous mediums, as he contributed to numerous films and television series during the earliest parts of his career in the 1960s
Gained prominence after becoming one of the industry's most well-known African American starrers following his appearance as Martin Luther King Jr․ in the television miniseries "King" in 1978
Actively bred pugs at his home later in his career and often attended dog shows across the United States
Made his Broadway debut alongside co-star Denzel Washington in 1988's "Checkmates"

1973Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
1978Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:Winner
1978Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series:Nominated
1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1982Image Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series or Miniseries or Television Movie:Winner
1995Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
1997Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special:Nominated
2004Black Reel - Television: Best Supporting Actor:Nominated

Fast Facts