Biography
P. Jay Sidney (April 8, 1915 β September 30, 1996) was an American screen actor, who was also known as Jay P. Sidney. Although obscure today, he was a prominent activist who fought for equal representation of African Americans in American entertainment. Sidney Parhm Jr. was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to a poor family. His mother died when he was young, and his father moved the family to New York City. His father died when Sidney was 15, and he was placed in foster care. An excellent student, he graduated high school while still 15 years old, then attended City College for two years. He did not complete his college course, leaving in order to pursue a career in theater.
Filmography
all 9
Movies 7
TV Shows 2
self 1
Bellman
A Kiss Before Dying (1991)
Movie
Gable
A Gathering of Old Men (1987)
Movie
Heritage Club Doorman
Trading Places (1983)
Movie
6.17
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter (1981)
Movie
Rev. MacGill
Brother John (1971)
Movie
Frank Newcomb
Black Like Me (1964)
Movie
Officer
The Big Break (1953)
Movie
Lamp Unto My Feet (1948)
TV
Self / Pvt. P. J. Palmer
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
TV
6
Ratings
Average 5.48
Based on 178 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1948
1964
1981
1991
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1915-04-08
Deathday1996-09-30 (81 years old)
Birth PlaceNorfolk, Virginia, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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