Otis Sallid

Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Cholly Atkins

The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.

Movie - 1979, 2h 15m • as Calmar / Fishstick

The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.

Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Self

A behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Academy Awards ceremony.

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Ensemble

Purlie is a musical based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious. In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake things up and bring freedom to his people. This 1981 television adaptation won a CableACE Award.

Movie - 1990, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A celebration of the life of Zora Neale Hurston, who was born at the turn of the 20th Century and grew to be an important voice with her written portrayals of Black American life in the rural south of the 1930's and 40's, and the stories, songs and folklore that were her heritage and inspiration.