DeWayne Jessie

Acting

DeWayne Jessie

Born September 21, 1951 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 74)

DeWayne Jessie (a.k.a. "Otis Day"; born September 21, 1951) is an American character actor best known for his portrayal of Otis Day in National Lampoon's Animal House. In the movie, the songs "Shama Lama Ding Dong" and "Shout" were sung by Lloyd G. Williams and lip-synched by Jessie. In the 1980s, Jessie purchased the rights to the band name Otis Day and The Knights from Universal Studios and for…

Known For

Animal HouseAnimal House · 1978
Animal House
6.91978
MovieComedy
At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.
Where the Buffalo RoamWhere the Buffalo Roam · 1980
Where the Buffalo Roam
5.91980
MovieComedy
Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Fun with Dick and JaneFun with Dick and Jane · 1977
Fun with Dick and Jane
6.61977
MovieComedyCrime
When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.
Car WashCar Wash · 1976
Car Wash
6.01976
MovieComedyDrama
This day-in-the-life cult comedy focuses on a group of friends working at Sully Boyar's Car Wash in the Los Angeles ghetto. The team meets dozens of eccentric customers -- including a smooth-talking preacher, a wacky cab driver and an ex-convict -- while cracking politically incorrect jokes to a constant soundtrack of disco and funk. Some of the workers find romance as the day moves along, but most are just happy to get through another shift.
The Star ChamberThe Star Chamber · 1983
The Star Chamber
6.01983
MovieDramaThriller
As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.
D.C. CabD.C. Cab · 1983
D.C. Cab
5.21983
MovieAdventureComedy
The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsThe Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings · 1976
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
6.11976
MovieComedyDrama
Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter and Charlie Snow, who dreams of playing in the majors. Boycotted by black teams, Long's outfit play minor league white teams, earning more attention as entertainers than as players. However, their success wins them a chance to play again in the Negro League, this time as equals.
The New CenturionsThe New Centurions · 1972
The New Centurions
6.61972
MovieCrimeDrama
An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.

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