Hari Rhodes (April 10, 1932-January 15, 1992) was an African-American television actor whose career spanned three decades beginning around 1960. He was sometimes billed as Harry Rhodes and appeared in 66 TV shows or films, mostly in minor roles, according to IMDB. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His most notable role was on the TV miniseries "Roots" (1977), as a leader of Kunta Kinte's village. Wikipedia
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