Bill Duke

William Henry Duke Jr. (born February 26, 1943), also known as Bill Duke, is an American actor and director. He is known for his work in action and crime drama, often as a character related to law enforcement. Dubbed the "Godfather of African American Cinema", he is known to direct films dealing with Black American experience and struggle. Duke began his career as a theatre actor, before making his film debut in the ensembled comedy Car Wash (1976). source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Duke