As per our current Database, Rupert Crosse has been died on 5 March, 1973 at Nevis, West Indies.
When Rupert Crosse die, Rupert Crosse was 46 years old.
| Popular As | Rupert Crosse |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | November 29, 1927 (New York City, New York, USA) |
| Birthday | November 29 |
| Town/City | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
Rupert Crosse’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Rupert Crosse was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Rupert Crosse was an African-American actor. In 1969, Crosse was the first African American to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.Crosse was born in New York City, but was raised on the island of Nevis by his grandparents.
Nevis is one of the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean Sea. It was a British colony until 1967, when it became one of the West Indies Associated States.Crosse returned to the United States in order to serve in the United States Army.
Following his military service, he was educated at Bloomfield College in Bloomfield, New Jersey. He studied acting under John Cassavetes, and made his film debut in the Cassavetes' directed film "Shadows" (1958).
He played the manager Rupert. Crosse was 31-years-old at the time of his film debut.Crosse appeared regularly in guest star roles in television throughout the 1960s. His next film was Cassavetes' "Too Late Blues" (1961), about the life of a struggling jazz band.
Crosse played bit parts in the legal drama "Twilight of Honor" (1963), the political drama "The Best Man" (1964), and the psychological thriller "Marnie" (1964). He had a more substantial part as a hobo in the romance film "Wild Seed" (1965).
Crosse next played Indian Joe in the western film "Ride in the Whirlwind". He befriended the film's leading actor, Jack Nicholson. Crosse had a minor role in another western: "Waterhole No. 3" (1967), a comic remake of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" (1966).
His next role was that of character Ned McCaslin in the coming-of-age film "The Reivers" (1969). The film was an adaptation of the novel "The Reivers, a Reminiscence" (1962) by William Faulkner, and depicts a group of car thieves who take a brand new 1905 Winton Flyer for a joyride.
Crosse was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for this role, but the award was instead won by rival actor Gig Young (1913-1978).Crosse played mostly television roles in the 1970s.
He played Detective George Robinson in the television film Confessions of a Top Crime Buster. He was next cast as Robinson again in the sitcom "The Partners" (1971-1972), which lasted 20 episodes. The sitcom depicted Robinson as one of a duo of bumbling detectives.
Crosse was depicted as a Korean War veteran, and more observant of his surroundings than his partner Lennie Crooke (played by Don Adams). The sitcom was canceled due to low ratings, failing to compete against rival sitcom "All in the Family" (1971-1979).
Crosse was suffering from lung cancer in 1973, and was forced to decline further roles. He returned to Nevis, where he soon died. He was survived by his wife Chris Calloway, and his only son Rupert Osaze Dia Crosse.
Their son died in 2002 from a heart condition, and Chris died in 2008 from breast cancer.
