Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Birthday: Mar 4, 1942

Bio: Like many African-American actors of the '60s, Ji-Tu Cumbuka unfortunately found the demand for his services limited until black performers became "fashionable." Active in films since 1967, Cumbuka appeared in such productions as Uptight (1968), Mandingo (1975), Bound for Glory (1976), Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) and Brewster's Millions (1985). The actor also did… More Bio: Like many African-American actors of the '60s, Ji-Tu Cumbuka unfortunately found the demand for his services limited until black performers became "fashionable." Active in films since 1967, Cumbuka appeared in such productions as Uptight (1968), Mandingo (1975), Bound for Glory (1976), Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) and Brewster's Millions (1985). The actor also did plenty of TV, including the 1977 miniseries Roots (as "The Wrestler") and the unsold 1979 pilot for Mandrake the Magician, wherein he played Mandrake's muscular assistant Lothar. Among the "sold" TV series featuring Ji-Tu Cumbuka were Young Dan'l Boone (1977) and Robert Conrad's A Man Called Sloane (1979). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Most Popular

Brian's Song

Bound for Glory

Fun with Dick and Jane

Outrageous Fortune

Filmography

Harlem Nights (1989)
- Toothless Gambler
- 21%
Glitch (1988)
- Actor
Moving (1988)
- Edwards
Caged in Paradiso (1988)
- Josh
Outrageous Fortune (1987)
- Cab Driver
- 50%
Out of Bounds (1986)
- Lemar
Volunteers (1985)
- Cicero
- 50%
Doin' Time (1985)
- Bernie Feldstein
Brewster's Millions (1985)
- Melvin
- 38%
Bachelor Party (1984)
- Alley Pimp
- 50%
Death Ray 2000 (1981)
- Torque
Walk Proud (1979)
- Sgt. Gannett
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)
- Guard
- 60%
Bound for Glory (1976)
- Slim Snedeger
- 82%
Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde, (Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde) (1976)
- Lt. Jackson
Mandingo (1975)
- Cicero
- 36%
Lost in the Stars (1974)
- Johannes
Big Mo (1973)
- Oscar
Blacula (1972)
- Skillet
- 48%
Up the Sandbox (1972)
- Black Captain
Top of the Heap (1972)
- Pot Peddler
Brian's Song (1971)
- Roommate
- 92%
Change of Habit (1969)
- Hawk
- 10%
Up Tight! (1968)
- Rick
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Ji-Tu Cumbuka Videos
                        
Moving1 minutes 23 seconds

Doin' Time28 seconds

Brian's Song3 minutes 45 seconds

Harlem Nights2 minutes 33 seconds

Glitch!3 minutes 21 seconds

Out Of Bounds28 seconds

Volunteers2 minutes 57 seconds

Bound For Glory2 minutes 34 seconds

Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde1 minutes 42 seconds

Blacula1 minute

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