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Thalmus Rasulala
AKA: Jack Crowder · Jack Bernarde Crowder
Acting
Born: 1939
Miami, Florida, USA
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Biography
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Thalmus Rasulala (November 15, 1939 – October 9, 1991) was an African American actor who was an original cast member of ABC's soap opera One Life to Live from its inception in 1968 until he left the show in 1970.
Born as Jack Crowder in Miami, Florida, he appeared in many films and made guest appearances in TV shows. Notable roles include Lt. Jack Neal in One Life to Live, Roy in Bucktown, Blake Tarr in Friday Foster, Bill Thomas in What's Happening!!, and Omoro Kinte (Kunta Kinte's father) in Roots. He also appeared in The Twilight Zone, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Sophisticated Gents.
His last acting role was as General Afir in Mom and Dad Save the World with Teri Garr and Jeffrey Jones. He died shortly after completing his scenes, and the film, released after his death, is accordingly dedicated to his memory.
He died on October 9, 1991, from heart failure in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 51.
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Thalmus Rasulala (November 15, 1939 – October 9, 1991) was an African American actor who was an original cast member of ABC's soap opera One Life to Live from its inception in 1968 until he left the show in 1970.
Born as Jack Crowder in Miami, Florida, he appeared in many films and made guest appearances in TV shows. Notable roles include Lt. Jack Neal in One Life to Live, Roy in Bucktown, Blake Tarr in Friday Foster, Bill Thomas in What's Happening!!, and Omoro Kinte (Kunta Kinte's father) in Roots. He also appeared in The Twilight Zone, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Sophisticated Gents.
His last acting role was as General Afir in Mom and Dad Save the World with Teri Garr and Jeffrey Jones. He died shortly after completing his scenes, and the film, released after his death, is accordingly dedicated to his memory.
He died on October 9, 1991, from heart failure in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 51.
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Known For
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Capt. Donald Varley
1987 · US
Stingray
Role
1985 · US
Blue Thunder
Marley Winston
1984 · US
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Role
1983 · US
Cagney & Lacey
Role
1982 · US
T. J. Hooker
Aaron Kramer
1982 · US
American Playhouse
Talbot
1982 · US
The Incredible Hulk
Dep. Chief Harry Simon
1977 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | 1987 | Capt. Donald Varley |
| Stingray | 1985 | Contributor |
| Blue Thunder | 1984 | Marley Winston |
| Scarecrow and Mrs. King | 1983 | Contributor |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1982 | Contributor |
| T. J. Hooker | 1982 | Aaron Kramer |
| American Playhouse | 1982 | Talbot |
| The Incredible Hulk | 1977 | Dep. Chief Harry Simon |
| Roots | 1977 | Omoro |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Father Merrin |
| The Jeffersons | 1975 | Kurt Hendricks |
| Good Times | 1974 | Contributor |
| Kojak | 1973 | Chief of Detectives |
| The Rookies | 1972 | Contributor |
| Sanford and Son | 1972 | Contributor |
| Cannon | 1971 | Contributor |
| All in the Family | 1971 | Mr. Byrd (as Jack Crowder) |
| Medical Center | 1969 | Contributor |
| Mannix | 1967 | Contributor |
| Kraft Suspense Theatre | 1963 | Technician |