O. L. Duke

Orville Lewis Duke (August 12, 1953 – September 10, 2004) was an American stage, television and film actor.

He was a member of the renowned Actors Studio and was the interim Artistic Director of the Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) from 2002 to 2004. In keeping with the tradition of the NEC, Duke helped young Black actors hone their skills by sharing his work experiences and teaching classes using the method acting technique.

Duke died in a car crash in New York City, on September 10, 2004. He was on his way home after performing in an off-Broadway play, when a car cut him off on the West Side Highway. His vehicle jumped a divider and struck an oncoming car.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1986 Seize the Day Funeral Home Attendant Uncredited 1987 Tomorrow's a Killer Eddie K. 1989 The Luckiest Man in the World 'Ace' 1990 The White Girl Nicky 1990 The Return of Superfly Change Maker 1991 The Five Heartbeats Monroe 1992 Malcolm X Pete 1993 Sugar Hill 'Tutty' 1995 The Keeper Baker 1998 Lulu on the Bridge Paramedic #2 2001 Piñero Paul 2002 The Other Brother Londel 2002 Antwone Fisher Uncle Duke 2003 Out of Time Detective Bronze 2004 Coalition Walter (final film role)