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Ron O'Neal

Acting

Born September 1, 1937 · Utica, New York, USA

Died January 14, 2004

Also known as Ron O'Neil

Biography

Ron O'Neal was an American actor, director and screenwriter, who rose to fame in his role as Youngblood Priest, a New York City cocaine dealer, in the blaxploitation film Super Fly (1972) and its sequel Super Fly T.N.T. (1973). O'Neal was also a director and writer for the sequel, and for the film Up Against the Wall.

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Awards & recognition

  • Theatre World Award · 1969

Filmography28 titles