Bill Duke is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his roles in the action and drama genres. The films like Red Dragon (2002), Exit Wounds (2001), Action Jackson (1988) are the best examples of his interest in such films . He has appeared in films such as Commando , Predator , American Gigolo , No Man’s Land , Bird on a Wire , Menace II Society , Exit Wounds , Redemption , and X-Men: The Last Standand Mandy who were all accepted by the fans for his brilliant performances. In addition to acting, he has also directed several well-known films. Some of the works he has directed include Cagney & Lacey , Hill Street Blues , The Twilight Zone , American Playhouse , Deep Cover , A Rage in Harlem , and Sister Act 2 .

Born name

William Henry Duke Jr.

nickname

invoice

Sun sign

fishes

Place of birth

Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

Residence

New York City, United States

nationality

training

Bill Duke was in attendance at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, New York, United States. He later attended Duchess Community College in Poughkeepsie for creative writing and performing arts.

He also studied at Boston University for his BA in Drama, New York University’s Tisch School of Arts and the AFI Conservatory .

occupation

Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter

family

• Vater – William Henry Duke, Sr.
• Mutter – Ethel Louise geb. Douglas
• Siblings – Yvonne Duke Hampton (Sister)
• Others – Nola Hampton (niece), Helen Douglas (cousin), Earl Hansen (cousin)

Manager

Bill Duke is managed by –

• Duke Media Foundation (Foundation), Los Angeles, California, USA
• Pantheon Talent Group, Llc. (Talentagentur), Los Angeles, Kalifornien, USA
• Priluck Company (Manager), Los Angeles, California, USA
• Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson (Legal Representative), Burbank, California, USA
• Brady, Brannon & Rich Talent (BBR), Los Angeles, California, USA

To build

Average

Height

194,5 cm (6 ft 4½ in)

weight

90 kg or 198.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Bill Duke has dated –

1. Whoopi Goldberg – Duke has sometimes been linked to Whoopi, an American actress, comedian, author, and television host, in the past. Although there is not much information about their relationship.
2. Shelia P. Moses – Duke has been rumored to have dated writer Shelia P. Moses in the past.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

Bill Duke is of African American descent.

hair colour

Bald

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Physically impressive frame
• Closely shaved head
• eye bags

brand promotion

Bill Duke hasn’t endorsed any brands yet.

Known for

• Acting in films such as Car Wash , American Gigolo , Commando , The Limey , Exit Wounds , Menace II Society , and Predator among others
• Likes to appear in TV shows Kojak , Lost , Each For His Own , Battlestar Galactica , Cold Case among others
• Directing such as The Killing Floor , A Rage in Harlem , Deep Cover , Crooks , The Graveyard Club , and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit among others
• Directing TV shows like The Golden Spiders: A Mystery of Nero Wolfe , Prince Among Slaves , Dallas , Hill Street Blues , and Miami Vice just to name a few
• Voice a cartoon character The Boondocks

first movie

Bill Duke made his big screen debut as Duane Car Wash in 1976 .

First TV show

Bill Duke made his TV show debut as Mr. Sands on ABC Afterschool Specials in 1972.

Bill Duke favorite things

• Books – An Empire of His Own (Neal Gabler), 1984 (author George Orwell), The Hero With A Thousand Faces (author Joseph Campbell), The Art War (Steven Pressfield), The Dip , The Purple Cow .

Bill Duke Facts

1. Duke has appeared on a Busta Rhymes music video for Dangerous .
2. His documentaries, Dark Girls and Light Girls were two of the most successful documentaries on Oprah’s Own Network .
3. Former President Bill Clinton named it the National Endowment for the Humanities .
4. He held a position on the board of directors of the California State Film Commission by appointment by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
5. He has been awarded a “Lifetime Achievement Tribute” by the Directors Guild of America .
6. His height was a hindrance when he started his career because it typecast him in the roles of a bad guy. To avoid typecasts, he turned to direct films, opting only for roles he felt suited.
7. He appeared in a musical It’s Not Supposed to Die a Natural Death by Melvin Van Peebles.
8. His company Duke Media has been in existence for over 30 years. They want to expand into other lines of business like apps, games, and other virtual experiences. His business teaches youth how to make informed decisions and be financially responsible.
9. He’s an introvert.
10. Transcendental Meditation saved him from a life of drugs. He meditates every day.
11. He was on the jury at the 1992 Sundance Film Festival .
12. In 2000 he was Chair of the Radio-TV-Film Department at Howard University .
13. His favorite film is the 1992 Clint Eastwood film Unforgiven .
14. He doesn’t write much anymore because it’s a bleak experience.
15. The Killing Floor (1985) was the first film he directed.
16. He has written a memoir Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career On Screen and Behind the Camera .
17. He has no children.
18. His wife, Sheila Moses, is an author whose subjects include comedian Dick Gregory and The Legend of Buddy Bush. The latter earned her a National Book Award and NAACP Image Award nomination .
19. Follow him on Twitter.