Thalmus Rasulala

Thalmus Rasulala

Born: November 15, 1939
Died: October 9, 1991
in Miami, Florida, USA
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Thalmus Rasulala (November 15, 1939 – October 9, 1991) was an African American actor who was an original cast member of ABC's soap opera One Life to Live from its inception in 1968 until he left the show in 1970.

Born as Jack Crowder in Miami, Florida, he appeared in many films and made guest appearances in TV shows. Notable roles include Lt. Jack Neal in One Life to Live, Roy in Bucktown, Blake Tarr in Friday Foster, Bill Thomas in What's Happening!!, and Omoro Kinte (Kunta Kinte's father) in Roots. He also appeared in The Twilight Zone, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Sophisticated Gents.

His last acting role was as General Afir in Mom and Dad Save the World with Teri Garr and Jeffrey Jones. He died shortly after completing his scenes, and the film, released after his death, is accordingly dedicated to his memory.

He died on October 9, 1991, from heart failure in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 51.

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Title: Mom and Dad Save the World
Character: General Afir
Released: July 24, 1992
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Character: Barney
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Character: Dr. Alvarez
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Character: Food Stamp Man
Released: March 18, 1977
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Released: January 23, 1977
Type: TV
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Title: What's Happening!!
Released: August 5, 1976
Type: TV
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The Last Hard Men
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Character: Weed
Released: April 22, 1976
Type: Movie
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Adiós Amigo
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Character: Noah
Released: December 25, 1975
Type: Movie
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Friday Foster
Title: Friday Foster
Character: Blake Tarr
Released: December 25, 1975
Type: Movie
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Released: December 4, 1975
Type: TV
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Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
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Bucktown
Title: Bucktown
Character: Roy
Released: July 2, 1975
Type: Movie
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Cornbread, Earl and Me
Title: Cornbread, Earl and Me
Character: Charlie
Released: May 21, 1975
Type: Movie
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Last Hours Before Morning
Title: Last Hours Before Morning
Character: Justice Sullivan
Released: April 19, 1975
Type: Movie
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Released: February 7, 1975
Type: TV
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Mr. Ricco
Title: Mr. Ricco
Character: Frankie Steele
Released: January 31, 1975
Type: Movie
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Title: The Jeffersons
Released: January 18, 1975
Type: TV
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The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
Title: The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: February 20, 1974
Type: Movie
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Title: Good Times
Released: February 8, 1974
Type: TV
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The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Title: The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
Character: Ned (age 42)
Released: January 31, 1974
Type: Movie
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Willie Dynamite
Title: Willie Dynamite
Character: Robert Daniels
Released: January 23, 1974
Type: Movie
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Title: Kojak
Character: Chief of Detectives
Released: October 24, 1973
Type: TV
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Character: Eddie Nugent
Released: March 13, 1973
Type: Movie
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Title: The Rookies
Released: September 11, 1972
Type: TV
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Character: Gordon Thomas
Released: August 25, 1972
Type: Movie
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Character: Sidney Lord Jones
Released: March 29, 1972
Type: Movie
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Released: January 14, 1972
Type: TV
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Released: September 14, 1971
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Title: All in the Family
Character: Mr. Byrd (as Jack Crowder)
Released: January 12, 1971
Type: TV
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Character: Police Officer
Released: May 28, 1970
Type: Movie
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Title: Kraft Suspense Theatre
Character: Technician
Released: October 10, 1963
Type: TV
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Title: Kraft Suspense Theatre
Character: Police Sergeant
Released: October 10, 1963
Type: TV
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Title: The Twilight Zone
Character: Technician
Released: October 2, 1959
Type: TV
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