Adolph Caesar

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Characters played by Adolph Caesar

Narrator of Theatrical Trailer — Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Voiceover promoting the film's release.

Old Mr. — The Color Purple (1985)

Celie and Nettie's abusive father. He gives Celie away as a child, mistreats Nettie, and passes away years later. Celie later discovers he was not their biological father.

Sergeant Waters — A Soldier's Story (1984)

Murdered master sergeant and former WWI combat veteran. Strict disciplinarian and baseball team manager who harbored intense resentment toward uneducated Southern Black soldiers due to a traumatic WWI incident. His authoritarian actions and racial prejudices set off the chain of events leading to his death.

Solomon Grundy — Club Paradise (1986)

The local prime minister, Solomon Grundy assists Voit Zerbe in trying to force Jack Moniker and Ernest Reed off their property so a large casino can be built. After pressure and legal trouble fail to close Club Paradise, he orders a military takeover of Saint Nicholas, creating the threat of civil war.

Narrator of Theatrical Trailer (voice) — Blacula (1972)

Voiceover for the movie's promotional trailer.

Career Overview

Adolph Caesar has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Living Dead (Romero) with 1 titles. Signature works include A Soldier's Story, The Color Purple, Getting Even: A Wimp's Revenge. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
16
Birth Date
1933-12-05 00:00:00
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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