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Born:
1939-11-15
Birthplace:
Miami, Florida, USA
Credits:
68 Total Roles
Thalmus Rasulala
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Biography
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Thalmus Rasulala (November 15, 1939 – October 9, 1991) was an African American actor who was an original cast member of ABC's soap opera One Life to Live from its inception in 1968 until he left the show in 1970.
Born as Jack Crowder in Miami, Florida, he appeared in many films and made guest appearances in TV shows. Notable roles include Lt. Jack Neal in One Life to Live, Roy in Bucktown, Blake Tarr in Friday Foster, Bill Thomas in What's Happening!!, and Omoro Kinte (Kunta Kinte's father) in Roots. He also appeared in The Twilight Zone, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Sophisticated Gents.
His last acting role was as General Afir in Mom and Dad Save the World with Teri Garr and Jeffrey Jones. He died shortly after completing his scenes, and the film, released after his death, is accordingly dedicated to his memory.
He died on October 9, 1991, from heart failure in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 51.
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Thalmus Rasulala (November 15, 1939 – October 9, 1991) was an African American actor who was an original cast member of ABC's soap opera One Life to Live from its inception in 1968 until he left the show in 1970.
Born as Jack Crowder in Miami, Florida, he appeared in many films and made guest appearances in TV shows. Notable roles include Lt. Jack Neal in One Life to Live, Roy in Bucktown, Blake Tarr in Friday Foster, Bill Thomas in What's Happening!!, and Omoro Kinte (Kunta Kinte's father) in Roots. He also appeared in The Twilight Zone, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Sophisticated Gents.
His last acting role was as General Afir in Mom and Dad Save the World with Teri Garr and Jeffrey Jones. He died shortly after completing his scenes, and the film, released after his death, is accordingly dedicated to his memory.
He died on October 9, 1991, from heart failure in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 51.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Thalmus Rasulala, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known For
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Capt. Donald Varley
The Twilight Zone
Technician
Above the Law
Deputy Supt. Crowder
New Jack City
Police Commissioner
The Incredible Hulk
Dep. Chief Harry Simon
Saturday Night Live
Father Merrin
The Package
Secret Service Commander
Roots
Omoro
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Judgement MOVIE | Judge Jackson |
| 1992 | Mom and Dad Save the World MOVIE | General Afir |
| 1992 | Life on the Edge MOVIE | Truman Brown |
| 1991 | New Jack City MOVIE | Police Commissioner |
| 1990 | Blind Vengeance MOVIE | Rev. Abel Mace |
| 1990 | Lambada MOVIE | Wesley Wilson |
| 1989 | The New Dragnet TV | Capt. Boltz |
| 1989 | The Preppie Murder MOVIE | Judge Bell |
| 1989 | The Package MOVIE | Secret Service Commander |
| 1988 | Bulletproof MOVIE | Billy Dunbar |