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Paul Edward Winfield (May 22, 1939 – March 7, 2004) was an American actor. He was known for his portrayal of a Louisiana sharecropper who struggles to support his family during the Great Depression in the landmark film Sounder (1972), which earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Paul Winfield was a critically acclaimed black actor who starred in Sounder, The Terminator, Star Trek II and more. He was nominated for an Oscar, two Emmys and won four awards in his career.
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Mar 9, 2004 · Paul Winfield, an actor known for his versatility and power in stage, film and television roles that included a highly praised televised portrayal of the Rev. Dr. Martin...
Mar 9, 2004 · Paul Winfield, who played the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other roles, died of a heart attack in 2004. He was nominated for an Oscar for "Sounder" and won an Emmy for "Picket Fences".
May 18, 2024 · Paul Winfield (born May 22, 1941, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.—died March 7, 2004, Los Angeles) was an American film and television actor perhaps best known for his role in the film Sounder (1972).
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Mar 7, 2004 · Paul Winfield was an American actor who starred in films such as Sounder, The Terminator, and Mars Attacks! He also played Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the miniseries King and narrated several documentaries.
Mar 9, 2004 · Paul Winfield, an Academy Award-nominated actor who was known for his versatility in stage, film and television roles, including a highly praised 1978 depiction of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King...
