He became one of Hollywood's foremost black actors and appeared in The Blob and Crossroads. His credits include School Daze, The Golden Girls, and the Cosby Show.

Before Fame

He sang with The Three Riffs, performing in some of New York's finest supper clubs.

Trivia

Though he could not get major parts, he made a name for himself with smaller parts in numerous television series.

Family Life

He was born Joel McGhee and raised in Cleveland, Ohio.

Associated With

He was a frequent guest star on Bill Cosby's sitcom in the 1980s.