GODFREY CAMBRIDGE
Godfrey Cambridge
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 26, 1933
Deathday: November 29, 1976
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Godfrey MacArthur Cambridge (February 26, 1933 - November 29, 1976) was an American comedian and actor. Alongside Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, and Nipsey Russell, he was acclaimed by Time magazine in 1965 as "one of the country's four most celebrated Negro comedians."
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
1994·
But... SeriouslySelf (archive footage)
1977·
Scott JoplinTom Turpin
1975·
WhiffsDusty
1975·
Friday FosterFord Malotte
Mr. Jenkins
1974·
Dead Is DeadHost - Himself
1973·
Police StoryGodfrey Cambridge
1972·
The Biscuit EaterWillie Dorsey
Gravedigger Jones
1972·
Beware! The BlobChester Hargis
1970·
Night GalleryJackie Slater (segment "Make Me Laugh")
Gravedigger Jones
1970·
Watermelon ManJefferson Washington 'Jeff' Gerber
1969·
Love, American StyleHarley
Self
1968·
Bye Bye BravermanTaxi Driver
Benjamin 'Benny' Brownstead
1967·
Lionpower from MGM1967·
The Busy BodyMike
Don Masters
1966·
ABC Stage 67Self - Husband
1964·
The Hollywood PalaceSelf - Comedian
1964·
The TroublemakerFire Inspector
1963·
The Danny Kaye ShowSelf
1963·
Gone Are the Days!Gitlow Judson
Self
Chauffeur (uncredited)
1958·
Naked CityDetective Carlisle, George
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Production
1974·
Dead Is DeadWriter, Producer