Bill Duke

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Characters played by Bill Duke

Mac Eliot — Predator (1987)

A member of Dutch's team and a heavy machine-gunner who seeks revenge for his comrades.

Cooke — Commando (1985)

Former Green Beret working for Arius, holds critical information on Jenny's location.

Aldrick Watkins — No Sudden Move (2021)

A mob leader who initially wants Curtis 'Curt' Goynes dead. Curt contacts Watkins and offers him part of the eventual payment in exchange for clearing his name. Watkins later takes Curt at gunpoint, but instead of killing him, makes amends and offers him a share of the remaining money.

Det. Hicks — Payback (1999)

A corrupt police detective who partners with Leary to extort Porter. He attempts to collect a cut of Porter's stolen money but is ultimately framed for Val's murder and arrested by Internal Affairs due to planted evidence.

Caruthers — Mandy (2018)

Red's friend who provides the weapons necessary for his revenge mission. Red visits him to retrieve a crossbow and bolts, and receives a warning about the dangerous Black Skulls gang before heading out.

Chief Hinges — Exit Wounds (2001)

The police chief who arrives at the final warehouse confrontation. He executes the corrupt captain Frank Daniels and accepts the incriminating videotape, ultimately ensuring the release of the innocent Shaun Rollins.

Mr. Johnson — Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)

Minor character appearing in Sister Act 2

Leon James — American Gigolo (1980)

Leon James is Julian Kaye's pimp and sends him on assignments, including the encounter at Mr. Rheiman's house. He dismisses Julian's objections to a rough and unwanted assignment and refuses to help when Julian believes he is being framed. Julian later pushes Leon from a balcony during a rage-filled confrontation.

Lieutenant Washington — National Security (2003)

Hank's former police lieutenant who listens to Hank and Earl's report about the corrupt mole. He is briefly taken hostage by Nash but is successfully rescued by the pair during the final confrontation.

Malcolm — No Man's Land (1987)

The manager of Technique Porsche who coordinates the daily operations of Ted Varrick's illicit theft ring. His murder prompts Ted to retaliate against a rival criminal syndicate.

Duane – Abdullah — Car Wash (1976)

Duane – Abdullah is a tall Black revolutionary who has recently converted to Islam and rejects prosperity preaching. After unexplained absences lead Leon "Mr. B" Barrow to fire him, he returns with a gun intending to rob the business, but Lonnie persuades him to abandon the plan.

Police Chief — Red Dragon (2002)

Senior officer.

Career Overview

Bill Duke has 103 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently In Search of Tomorrow Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Predator, Payback, Exit Wounds. 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
103
Birth Date
1943-02-26
Birth Place
Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q722312), public domain (CC0).