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Earl Billings

Earl Billings

A frequent presence in both film and television from the 1970s onward, African-American character player Earl Billings moved from landing one- and two-shot bit roles in prime-time series programs and low-profile movies to signing for supporting roles in some of Hollywood's most acclaimed comedies and dramas. This stocky, heavyset player demonstrated a knack for playing black everymen -- often essaying the parts of police officers, detectives, and security guards. Billings first began receiving onscreen credit around 1976, with a single-episode contribution to Norman Lear's sitcom Good Times. Soon after that, the actor appeared in the recurring role of Rob on What's Happening!! Following a turn in the little-seen Sounder, Part Two (1976) and credit as a parole office worker in the gentle yet profane Richard Pryor comedy Bustin' Loose (1981), Billings acted in several telemovies. After a cinematic lapse of several years, Billings rebounded with an appearance in the blockbuster 1987 John Badham crime comedy Stakeout. A consistent string of supporting turns in A-list productions followed, including (but not limited to) Jimmy Hollywood (1994), Crimson Tide (1995), American Splendor (2003), Thank You for Smoking (2005), and Something New (2006). Billings augmented this success with occasional work on such prime-time series as Ally McBeal and ER. In 2008, he took on his first regular TV role, playing Principal Huffy on the sitcom Miss Guided, starring Judy Greer as an earnest high-school guidance councilor, but the series was unfortunately very short-lived. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide


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Earl Billings Trivia

Who did Earl Billings portray in Antwone Fisher?
Earl Billings was James in Antwone Fisher

What role did Earl Billings play in One False Move?
Earl Billings played McFeely in One False Move

What role did Earl Billings play in American Splendor?
Earl Billings played Mr. Boats in American Splendor

What role did Earl Billings portray in Stakeout?
Earl Billings played Capt. Giles in Stakeout

Who did Earl Billings portray in Mr. 3000?
Earl Billings was Lenny Koron in Mr. 3000

What role did Earl Billings portray in Something New?
Earl Billings played Edmond McQueen in Something New

What role did Earl Billings portray in Thank You for Smoking?
Earl Billings played Senator Dupree in Thank You for Smoking

Who did Earl Billings play in Fat Albert?
Earl Billings was Mr. Mudfoot (Voice) in Fat Albert

Who did Earl Billings play in Crimson Tide?
Earl Billings was Rick Marichek in Crimson Tide

What role did Earl Billings portray in Jimmy Hollywood?
Earl Billings played Police Captain in Jimmy Hollywood

Who did Earl Billings play in The George McKenna Story?
Earl Billings was Mr. Rogers in The George McKenna Story

What role did Earl Billings play in Bustin' Loose?
Earl Billings played Man at Parole Office in Bustin' Loose


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