Julius W. Harris (August 17, 1923 - October 17, 2004) was an American actor who appeared in more than 70 movies and numerous television series in a career that spanned four decades. Before becoming an actor he worked as a nurse and later as a bouncer in New York City Jazz clubs. After hanging out with many struggling actors, he took a dare and auditioned for his first role- and was cast as the father in "Nothing But a Man", … Wikipedia
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