About
Played the role of Investigator Virgil Tibbs on TV's In the Heat of the Night and earned an Oscar nomination for his work in Ragtime.
Before Fame
He became passionate about acting after a friend convinced him to audition for a part in Of Mice and Men.
Trivia
He also appeared on Roots.
Family Life
He had three older siblings.
Associated With
He starred in the drama, In the Heat of the Night with Carroll O'Connor.
