Davis Roberts (born Robert A. Davis; March 7, 1917 – July 18, 1993) was an American character actor whose career spanned five decades, from the late 1940s until just before his death in 1993. He started out making films in the 1940s and 1950s and expanded into television work in the following decades. Davis was known for his dignified portrayals which were often in contrast to prevailing stereotypical roles. He played the role of Dr. Caldwell in three episodes in the second and third seasons of the NBC-TV sitcom series Sanford and Son, and as Dr. Ozaba in the 1968 episode "The Empath" in the original Star Trek series.
He was active off-screen as well, serving several terms on the western advisory board of Actors' Equity Association. As one of the officers of Beverly Hills-Hollywood Branch of the NAACP he helped present the first Image Awards in 1967.
Death Davis died in the home of his brother Charles on July 18, 1993, of emphysema at the age of 76.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1947 The Long Night Freddie 1949 Knock on Any Door Jim 'Sunshine' Jackson Uncredited1949 The Great Dan Patch Smiler Uncredited1950 In a Lonely Place Flower Shop Employee Uncredited1950 No Way Out Heckler at Riot Meeting Uncredited1951 Tarzan's Peril Emissary Uncredited1951 The Lion Hunters Lohu 1951 The Harlem Globetrotters Frank Uncredited1952 Phone Call from a Stranger Henry Uncredited1952 Red Ball Express Pvt. Dave McCord 1953 Jungle Drums of Africa Native Ambusher Serial, [Ch.1]1953 Jamaica Run Rob Uncredited1954 The Glenn Miller Story Black Man Uncredited1956 Female Jungle George 1958 God's Little Acre Farm Hand with Hoe 1958 Murder by Contract Hall of Records Clerk 1960 All the Fine Young Cannibals Darl Uncredited1962 Sweet Bird of Youth Fly Uncredited1964 The Killers Maître D' 1964 Quick Before It Melts Military Man 1966 The Chase Roy Uncredited1967 Hotel Dr. Elmo Adams 1968 Lionheart Corporal 1969 Hook, Line & Sinker Member - Board of Inquiry Jerry Lewis comedy; uncredited1970 Halls of Anger Mr. Willis 1970 The Great White Hope Pastor Uncredited1972 Sanford and Son Dr. Caldwell 1972 Glass Houses 1973 The Trial of the Catonsville Nine Prosecutor 1973 Westworld Supervisor 1973 Detroit 9000 1974 Willie Dynamite Judge #2 1976 From Noon till Three Sam 1977 Demon Seed Warner 1977 Billy Jack Goes to Washington 2nd Handwriting Expert 1981 Honky Tonk Freeway James 1984 Chattanooga Choo Choo Woodrow 1990 To Sleep with Anger Okra Tate 1993 The Gifted (final film role)
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