Bill Duke

Bill Duke, born William Henry Duke Jr. on February 26, 1943, is an American actor and film director. Known for his physically imposing frame, Duke has established himself as a prominent figure in the action and crime drama genres, often portraying characters related to law enforcement. He has appeared in notable films such as Commando, Predator, American Gigolo, No Man's Land, Bird on a Wire, Menace II Society, Exit Wounds, Payback, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Mandy. In television, Duke is best known for his role as Agent Percy Odell in Black Lightning. As a director, he has worked on episodes of television series like Cagney & Lacey, Dallas, Hill Street Blues, Miami Vice, The Twilight Zone, and American Playhouse, as well as films including Deep Cover and A Rage in Harlem. Duke was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Ethel Louise and William Henry Duke Sr.