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Bruce Hubbard(1952-1991)

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Bruce Hubbard was born on 6 November 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for The Cotton Club (1984), The Metropolitan Opera Presents (1977) and American Playhouse (1980). He died on 12 November 1991 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornNovember 6, 1952
DiedNovember 12, 1991(39)
BornNovember 6, 1952
DiedNovember 12, 1991(39)
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Known for

Richard Gere in The Cotton Club (1984)
The Cotton Club
6.6
  • Bumpy Hood
  • 1984
Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and Metropolitan Opera Ballet in The Metropolitan Opera Presents (1977)
The Metropolitan Opera Presents
8.2
TV Series
  • Dancaïre
American Playhouse (1980)
American Playhouse
7.3
TV Series
  • Jake(singing voice)
The Equalizer (1985)
The Equalizer
7.8
TV Series
  • Manager

Credits

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Actor

  • American Playhouse (1980)
    American Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Jake (singing voice)
    • 1993
  • Encounters (1992)
    Encounters
    TV Series
    • Paul Robeson
    • 1992
  • Kojak: Flowers for Matty (1990)
    Kojak: Flowers for Matty
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Rogers
    • 1990
  • The Equalizer (1985)
    The Equalizer
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Manager
    • 1987–1989
  • Metropolitan Opera Chorus, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and Metropolitan Opera Ballet in The Metropolitan Opera Presents (1977)
    The Metropolitan Opera Presents
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Dancaïre
    • 1987
  • Richard Gere in The Cotton Club (1984)
    The Cotton Club
    6.6
    • Bumpy Hood
    • 1984

Personal details

  • Born
    • November 6, 1952
    • Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
  • Died
    • November 12, 1991
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(pneumonia)
  • Other works
    Sang and acted the role of Joe (the deckhand who sings "Ol' Man River") in EMI/Angel's "authentic" 1988 recording of "Show Boat".

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award (Best Actor in a Musical) in 1991, the year he died, for his performance in the 1990s London revival of "Show Boat". He lost to Philip Quast for "Les Miserables".

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