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Rupert Crosse

Acting

Born November 29, 1927 · New York City, New York, USA

Died March 5, 1973

Biography

Rupert Crosse was an American television and film actor noted as the first African American to receive a nomination for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award — for his role in the 1969 adaptation of William Faulkner's The Reivers.

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Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1970 · nominated

Filmography15 titles