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Tommy Janor Hollis (March 22, 1954 – September 9, 2001) was an American film, television, and stage actor. A native of Jacksonville, Texas, his first major film appearance was in Ghostbusters as the mayor's aide (1984). He played Earl Little in the Spike Lee-directed movie Malcolm X (1992). Hollis died in New York City from complications of diabetes. He had no children. Source: Article "Tommy Hollis" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Awards & recognition
- Theatre World Award · 1990
Filmography15 titles
The Vernon Johns Story
1994as Coach Hill
1994as Coach Hill
Léon: The Professional
1994as 2nd Policeman
1994as 2nd Policeman
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993as Nelson Henson
1993as Nelson Henson
The Piano Lesson
1995as Avery
1995as Avery
Malcolm X
1992as Earl Little
1992as Earl Little
Mama Flora's Family
as Reverend Jackson
as Reverend Jackson
Ghostbusters
1984as Mayor's Aide
1984as Mayor's Aide
Law & Order
1990as Dean Isaac Wadleigh
1990as Dean Isaac Wadleigh
L.A. Law
1986as Geoffrey Marchant
1986as Geoffrey Marchant
Moonstruck
1987as Parking Attendant
1987as Parking Attendant
Primary Colors
1998as Fat Willie
1998as Fat Willie
Zooman
1995as Mr. Washington
1995as Mr. Washington
Great Performances
1971as The Man / The Narrator
1971as The Man / The Narrator
Separate but Equal
as Harry Briggs Sr.
as Harry Briggs Sr.
Joe's Apartment
1996as Boss Plumber
1996as Boss Plumber