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Obba Babatundé (born December 1, 1951) is an American actor of stage and screen, known for his Emmy-nominated performance in the television movie Miss Evers' Boys, a NAACP Image Award-nominated performance in the TV movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, and a Tony Award-nominated role for his performance as C. C. White in the original cast of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls. Babatundé was a protege of Sammy Davis, Jr. , who said of him, "This is the only cat who can do everything I can do. " Babatundé does dance, sing, play instruments, execute impersonations, including his portrayal of Davis, aided by their similarity in energy, size and talent, tap dancing and performing on multiple instruments. In fall 2009, Babatundé played Davis in the title role of "Sammy: Once in a Lifetime," a world premiere musical at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego
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Obba Babatunde
Born 1951-12-01 (72 years ago) in Queens, New York, USA.
Height 174 centimeters.
Award | Year |
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special (Introducing Dorothy Dandridge) | 2000 |
Helen Hayes Awards for outstanding Supporting Performer, Visiting Production (Chicago) | 1998 |
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (Miss Evers' Boys) | 1997 |
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Dreamgirls) | 1982 |
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