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Walter Fauntroy

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Walter Fauntroy was born on 6 February 1933 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is known for Independent Lens (1999), Nationtime (1972) and Unsolved Mysteries (1987). He was previously married to Dorothy Simms.
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    • Known for

    Independent Lens (1999)
    Independent Lens
    8.1
    TV Series
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    Harry Belafonte and Isaac Hayes in Nationtime (1972)
    Nationtime
    7.2
    • Self(as Congressman Walter Fauntroy)
    • 1972
    Robert Stack in Unsolved Mysteries (1987)
    Unsolved Mysteries
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Self - Fmr. Chairman, King Subcommittee House Select Cmte. on Assassinations
    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy (2009)
    Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
    7.1
    • Self
    • 2009

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    • Independent Lens (1999)
      Independent Lens
      8.1
      TV Series
      • advisor
      • 2005

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    Have You Heard From Johannesburg?
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    Have You Heard From Johannesburg?

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    • Alternative names
      • Cong. Walter E. Fauntroy
    • Born
      • February 6, 1933
      • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    • Spouse
      • Dorothy SimmsAugust 1957 - June 18, 2023 (her death, 2 children)
    • Children
        Melissa Alice Fauntroy
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      • 1 Portrayal

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