Howard Rollins

Howard Rollins

  • Birthday: 10/17/1950
  • Deathday: 12/8/1996
  • Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Howard Rollins Jr., Howard E. Rollins Jr., Howard E. Rollins

Biography

Howard Rollins (1950–1996) was an American television, film, and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime and Virgil Tibbs on In the Heat of the Night.

Filmography

Ragtime
Release date: 11/20/1981

Ragtime

Role(s): Coalhouse Walker Jr.

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A Soldier's Story
Release date: 9/14/1984

A Soldier's Story

Role(s): Captain Davenport

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My Old Man
Release date: 12/7/1979

My Old Man

Role(s): Doctor

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Drunks
Release date: 3/14/1997

Drunks

Role(s): Joseph

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The Children of Times Square
Release date: 3/3/1986

The Children of Times Square

Role(s): Otis Travis

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