Powell, Clifton (1947–)

POWELL, CLIFTON (1947–). Actor. His strong and calming screen presence has made him a highly sought after character actor. His notable film credits include House Party , 1990; Bones , 2001; Civil Brand , 2002; and Ray , 2004. His television appearances include Roc, Martin, In the Heat of the Night, South Central, New York Undercover, NYPD Blue, Moesha, One on One , and Third Watch .

Filmography: Alphabet City , 1984; House Party , 1990; Deep Cover , 1992; 3 Ninjas , 1992; Menace II Society , 1993; Conflict of Interest , 1993; Dead Presidents , 1995; Buffalo Soldiers , 1997; Phantoms , 1998; Deep Rising , 1998; Caught Up , 1998; Why Do Fools Fall in Love , 1998; Rush Hour , 1998; Selma, Lord Selma , 1999; Safe House , 1999; The Breaks , 1999; Foolish , 1999; Hot Boyz , 1999; Next Friday , 2000; Lockdown , 2000; The Brothers , 2001; Bones , 2001; Tapped Out , 2001; Civil Brand , 2002; Friday after Next , 2002; Never Die Alone , 2004; Woman Thou Art Loosed , 2004; Ray , 2004; Roscoe’s House of Chicken n Waffles , 2004; White Men Can’t Rap , 2005.