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| | | dob= 26 February 1943 | ||
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'''Bill Duke''' is an American actor, director and writer born in Poughkeepsie, New York on February | '''Bill Duke''' is an American actor, director and writer born in Poughkeepsie, New York on 26th February 1943. | ||
The shaven headed, imposing looking African | The shaven headed, imposing looking African American actor has a distinct look and is probably best known for his high ocatane action movies of the mid 1980s. | ||
Having initially broken into television in the early 80's he directed popular TV shows including ''Miami Vice'', ''Cagney & Lacey'' and ''Hill Street Blues''. | Having initially broken into television in the early 80's he directed popular TV shows including ''Miami Vice'', ''Cagney & Lacey'' and ''Hill Street Blues''. | ||
It wasn't until the mid 80's when he starred alongside Schwarzenegger in ''Commando'' (1985) and unlucky US Special Forces soldier "Mac", in ''Predator'' (1987). Duke directed his first feature film with the crime drama, ''A Rage in Harlem'' in 1991 which was followed by the crime drama ''Deep Cover'' in 1992, and the comedy sequel, ''Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit'' in 1993. | |||
It wasn't until the mid 80's when he starred alongside Schwarzenegger in '' | |||
Duke has continued to divide his talent between appearing both in front and behind of the camera, and remains a dynamic, stimulating and creative influence in Hollywood and Television. | Duke has continued to divide his talent between appearing both in front and behind of the camera, and remains a dynamic, stimulating and creative influence in Hollywood and Television. | ||
Recently Duke has appeared on TV as Capt. Bob Parish in ''Fastlane'', Amos Andrews in ''Karen Sisco'' and Phelan in ''Battlestar Galactica''. Duke was also cast as Bolivar Trask in the ''X-Men: The Last Stand''. | |||
Recently Duke has appeared on TV as Capt. Bob Parish in ''Fastlane'', Amos Andrews in ''Karen Sisco'' and | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||