Paul Winfield (May 22, 1939 - March 7, 2004)
He had one of the most distinctive voices of any other actor of his generation...
As a very prominent African-American character actor he appeared in such groundbreaking mini-series as "Roots: The Next Generation", "King", "Backstairs at the White House" and "Queen."
On the big screen his credits include Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Dennis the Menace, The Killing Jar, Dead of Night and Mars Attacks!
On the small screen he began with a guest appearance on "Perry Mason." He would follow it up with appearances on such shows as "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.", "The F.B.I.", "Death Valley Days", "Mission: Impossible", "Mannix", "Room 222", "Julia", "Ironside", "Murder, She Wrote", "Hotel", "L.A. Law", "Family Matters", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Picket Fences" and "Crossing Jordan."
During the 1989-1990 television season he had a recurring role on the sitcom "227." From 1995 to 2003 he had a recurring role on the spiritual drama "Touched by an Angel"
His unique and powerful voice entered both the Marvel and DC Comic Universe when he appeared as Earl Cooper on "Batman: The Animated Series", District Attorney Sam Young on "Batman Beyond" and Black Marvel on "Spider-Man: The Animated Series."
In Memoriam Remembers:
Paul Winfield
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