Al Freeman Jr.

Acting

Al Freeman Jr.

Born March 21, 1934 · San Antonio, Texas, USA

Died August 9, 2012 · aged 78

Al Freeman, Jr. (March 21, 1934 – August 9, 2012) was an American actor and director. Freeman made appearances in many films, such as My Sweet Charlie, Finian's Rainbow, and Malcolm X, and television series such as The Cosby Show, Law & Order, Homicide: Life on the Street and The Edge of Night. He is mostly recognized for his portrayal of Police Captain Ed Hall on the ABC soap opera, One Life to …

Known For

Malcolm XMalcolm X · 1992
Malcolm X
7.61992
MovieDramaHistory
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Seven Hours to JudgmentSeven Hours to Judgment · 1988
Seven Hours to Judgment
4.41988
MovieActionCrime
A distraught husband kidnaps the judge who freed his wife's killers on insufficient evidence. He gives him seven hours to find evidence that will put them away, or he'll kill his wife.
The DetectiveThe Detective · 1968
The Detective
5.91968
MovieCrimeMystery
New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.
Finian's RainbowFinian's Rainbow · 1968
Finian's Rainbow
5.91968
MovieFantasyRomance
An Irishman and his daughter arrive in the American South with a stolen pot of gold, hoping to make their fortune. Pursued by a leprechaun desperate to recover his treasure, they become entangled in a battle over land, love, and prejudice in Rainbow Valley—where the gold’s magic turns wishes, and lives, upside down.
Castle KeepCastle Keep · 1969
Castle Keep
5.71969
MovieComedyDrama
During the Battle of the Bulge, an anachronistic count shelters a ragtag squad of Americans in his isolated castle hoping they will defend it against the advancing Germans.
Ensign PulverEnsign Pulver · 1964
Ensign Pulver
6.51964
MovieComedyWar
1945, on an old cargo ship somewhere deep in the Pacific ocean: Captain Morton strives to become commander, so he demands the maximum quality of work from his crew, without granting them any freedom or favors - ignoring that they're thousand of miles away from the front. In one word: he drives his crew crazy. They are near mutiny, but no-one dares to do the first step. Until Ensign Pulver plays a prank on the captain that triggers fatal consequences...
Perry Mason ReturnsPerry Mason Returns · 1985
Perry Mason Returns
7.21985
MovieCrimeDrama
When his former secretary is accused of a murder, Perry Mason gives up a judgeship to defend her.
Torpedo RunTorpedo Run · 1958
Torpedo Run
6.11958
MovieWarDrama
A submarine commander is on a relentless pursuit of a Japanese aircraft carrier in the South Seas during World War II.

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