Thalmus Rasulala
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Thalmus Rasulala, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known for
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movieJudgement
1992
Judge Jackson
movieMom and Dad Save the World
1992
General Afir
Life on the Edge
1992
Truman Brown
movieNew Jack City
1991
Police Commissioner
movieBlind Vengeance
1990
Rev. Abel Mace
movieLambada
1990
Wesley Wilson
The New Dragnet
1989
Capt. Boltz
movieThe Preppie Murder
1989
Judge Bell
movieThe Package
1989
Secret Service Commander
movieBulletproof
1988
Billy Dunbar
movieAbove the Law
1988
Deputy Supt. Crowder
tvStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Capt. Donald Varley
movieBorn American
1986
The Admiral
movieThe Boss' Wife
1986
Barney
Booker
1984
Stepfather
movieThe Jerk, Too
1984
Crossroads
tvBlue Thunder
1984
Marley Winston
tvT. J. Hooker
1982
Lt. Craig Arkin / Aaron Kramer
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Talbot
tvThe Sophisticated Gents
1981
Kenneth 'Snake' Dobson
movieThe Bermuda Triangle
1979
Coast Guard Offficer
movieThe Trial of the Moke
1978
William Chamberlain
movieThe President's Mistress
1978
Lt. Gordon
tvThe Incredible Hulk
1977
Dep. Chief Harry Simon
movieKiller on Board
1977
Dr. Alvarez
tvThe Fitzpatricks
1977
Huston
movieFun with Dick and Jane
1977
Food Stamp Man
tvRoots
1977
Omoro
tvWhat's Happening!!
1976
Bill Thomas
movieFriday Foster
1975
Blake Tarr
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Father Merrin
tvWhen Things Were Rotten
1975
Prince Enjomo
movieLast Hours Before Morning
1975
Justice Sullivan
movieMr. Ricco
1975
Frankie Steele
tvThe Jeffersons
1975
Kurt Hendricks
movieThe Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
1974
Ned (age 42)
The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
1974
Self (archive footage)
movieWillie Dynamite
1974
Robert Daniels
tvKojak
1973
Chief of Detectives
movieThe Bait
1973
Eddie Nugent
movieBlacula
1972
Gordon Thomas
movieCool Breeze
1972
Sidney Lord Jones
tvAll in the Family
1971
Mr. Byrd (as Jack Crowder)
movieThe Out-of-Towners
1970
Police Officer
tvKraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Police Sergeant / Technician
tvThe Twilight Zone
1959
Technician