Joel Fluellen | |
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Born | Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. | December 1, 1907
Died | February 2, 1990 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 82)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1937–1979 |
Known for | Opposing Black discrimination in Hollywood |
Notable work | The Jackie Robinson Story |
Awards | Paul Robeson Pioneer Awards |
Joel Fluellen (December 1, 1907 – February 2, 1990) was an actor and an activist for the rights of African Americans. He appeared in the films The Jackie Robinson Story, Perils of the Jungle, Duffy of San Quentin, Sitting Bull, Friendly Persuasion, Monster from Green Hell, The Decks Ran Red, Porgy and Bess, A Raisin in the Sun, He Rides Tall, Roustabout, The Chase, The Learning Tree, The Great White Hope, Skin Game, Thomasine & Bushrod, The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings, Casey's Shadow and Butch and Sundance: The Early Days, among others.