Born: February
26, 1943
Birthplace: Poughkeepsie, NY
Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
William Henry Duke Jr. is an actor, film
director, producer, and screenwriter.
Duke is primarily a character actor.
He starred opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in
Commando and Predator.
Duke also appeared in films like American
Gigolo, No Man's Land, Bird on a Wire, Menace II Society, Exit Wounds, and X-Men: The Last Stand.
In television, he is best known as Agent Percy
Odell in Black Lightning.
As a director, he has directed television
series episodes, including Cagney & Lacey, Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice,
The Twilight Zone, and American Playhouse. He is also known for directing Sister
Act 2.
In addition, Duke played roles in crime films,
such as Deep Cover and A Rage in Harlem.