✎ About Julius Harris

Julius Harris was born on August 17, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, is Actor. Prior to breaking into films, Philadelphia native Julius Harris worked as a bouncer in New York City.It was due to his many associations with struggling actors, that on a dare, Harris auditioned for his first role, in the well-received picture Nothing But a Man (1964), in which he played a father in the South, alongside Ivan Dixon and Abbey Lincoln.After, this, the 40+ year old Harris' impressive physique and deep voice helped enable him to rack up numerous appearances in the then popular blaxploitation genre.It was Harris' strong appearance in supporting roles in such low-budget films as Shaft's Big Score! (1972), Super Fly (1972), and Black Caesar (1973), which helped springboard him into better quality productions.Harris scored a co-starring role in the first Roger Moore James Bond film Live and Let Die (1973), in which his portrayal of the bald-headed, grinning villain "Tee Hee", with the menacing artificial arm, has been one of the more fondly remembered heavies of the entire Bond series.More work quickly followed for Harris, including NYPD "Inspector Daniels" in the original The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), King Kong (1976), and Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977).In addition to his film work, he was guest-starring in numerous TV shows, including Harry O (1973), Sanford and Son (1972), Cannon (1971), Good Times (1974), and Kojak (1973).Harris continued working throughout the 1980s in a mixture of different character roles, although the 1990s proved to be a leaner period for him.Julius Harris passed away on 17th October 2004 from heart failure, at the age of 81. He was cremated and then interred in his hometown, and is survived by his daughter Kimberly, and son Gideon.
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As per our current Database, Julius Harris has been died on October 17, 2004(2004-10-17) (aged 81)\nWoodland Hills, California, U.S..

🎂 Julius Harris - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Julius Harris die, Julius Harris was 81 years old.

Popular As	Julius Harris
Occupation	Actor
Age	81 years old
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Born	August 17, 1923 ( Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States)
Birthday	August 17
Town/City	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality	United States

🌙 Zodiac

Julius Harris’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Julius Harris was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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Biography/Timeline

1964

Born in Philadelphia, Harris worked as a nurse, and a bouncer in New York City jazz clubs before he began acting, and served as a medic in the United States Army during World War II. After hanging out with many struggling actors, he took a dare and auditioned for his first role and was cast as the father in Nothing But a Man, a critically acclaimed 1964 film about black life in the South starring Ivan Dixon and Abbey Lincoln.

2004

On October 17, 2004, Harris died of heart failure at the age of 81. He was cremated and interred in Philadelphia, his place of birth. He was survived by his daughter Kimberly and his son Gideon.

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