Quick Facts
Born:
1954-03-22
Birthplace:
Jacksonville, Texas, USA
Credits:
25 Total Roles
Tommy Hollis
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Biography
Tommy Janor Hollis (March 22, 1954 – September 9, 2001) was an American film, television, and stage actor.
A native of Jacksonville, Texas, his first major film appearance was in Ghostbusters as the mayor's aide (1984). He played Earl Little in the Spike Lee-directed movie Malcolm X (1992).
Hollis died in New York City from complications of diabetes. He had no children.
Source: Article "Tommy Hollis" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
A native of Jacksonville, Texas, his first major film appearance was in Ghostbusters as the mayor's aide (1984). He played Earl Little in the Spike Lee-directed movie Malcolm X (1992).
Hollis died in New York City from complications of diabetes. He had no children.
Source: Article "Tommy Hollis" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For
Léon: The Professional
2nd Policeman
Ghostbusters
Mayor's Aide
Malcolm X
Earl Little
Moonstruck
Parking Attendant
Law & Order
Ed Monroe
Law & Order
Dean Isaac Wadleigh
Joe's Apartment
Boss Plumber
Primary Colors
Fat Willie
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mary and Rhoda MOVIE | News Cameraman |
| 1999 | Now and Again TV | Self |
| 1998 | Mama Flora's Family TV | Reverend Jackson |
| 1998 | Primary Colors MOVIE | Fat Willie |
| 1998 | Creating Ragtime MOVIE | Booker T. Washington |
| 1997 | First Time Felon MOVIE | Judge |
| 1996 | Joe's Apartment MOVIE | Boss Plumber |
| 1995 | Zooman MOVIE | Mr. Washington |
| 1995 | The Piano Lesson MOVIE | Avery |
| 1994 | Léon: The Professional MOVIE | 2nd Policeman |