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Tony King

b. 1947

American actor

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Born 1947. Tony King is an American actor.

Tony Emanuel King (born May 6, 1947) is an American actor, political activist, and retired football player. A player for the Buffalo Bills for only one season in 1967, King subsequently became an actor and appeared in numerous exploitation and B movies, including several produced in Italy. In the 1980s, he became a member of the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to Malik Farrakhan. He served as the head of security for the hip-hop group Public Enemy.

Filmography +Film Year Title Role Notes 1971 Shaft Davies 1972 The Godfather Tony, Stablehand Uncredited 1972 Hail The People 1972 The King of Marvin Gardens Messenger #2 1973 Gordon's War Roy Green 1973 Hell Up in Harlem Zach 1974 Super Spook Sergeant Sandwich 1975 Report to the CommissionerThomas "Stick" Henderson 1975 Bucktown T.J. 1976 Sparkle "Satin" Struthers 1980 Cannibal Apocalypse Tom Thompson 1980 The Last Hunter Sergeant George Washington 1981 Sharky's Machine "Kitten" Holmes 1982 Tiger Joe "Midnight" Washington 1982 The Toy Clifford 1983 The Big Score "Jumbo" 1983 The Atlantis Interceptors Mohammed / Washington 1991 Daughters of the Dust Newlywed Man 1993 The November Men Agent With Bag 1995 Mirage Nude Bar Tall Thug 2013 Swing Lowe Sweet Chariote "Sly" 2014 The Long Road To The Hall of Fame: Himself Documentary

+TV Year Title Role Notes 1975–1976 Bronk Sergeant John Webber 25 episodes

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Malik Farrakhan, Tony Emanuel King

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tony King?

American actor

When was Tony King born?

Tony King was born on 6 May 1947 in Canton.

What is Tony King's occupation?

Tony King is an actor.

What nationality is Tony King?

Tony King is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tony King

· Wikidata: Q16575211

· DBpedia: Tony King (actor)

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