Lincoln Kilpatrick (February 12, 1931 – May 18, 2004) was an American film, television, and stage actor.
Biography Career Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Kilpatrick attended Lincoln University and earned a degree in drama before he began acting. Encouraged by Billie Holiday, Kilpatrick began his career in 1958 in the Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun. In the 1960s, he mainly guest-starred in television roles and bit parts in movies. His primary acting talents were showcased in stage and theater work, which he remained active in until his death. Kilpatrick was co-founder of the Kilpatrick-Cambridge Theatre Arts School in Hollywood, California. He was also the first African-American member of the Lincoln Center Repertory Company.
Personal life and death Kilpatrick was married 47 years to the singer and stage performer Helena Ferguson from 1957 until his death from lung cancer in 2004. Kilpatrick had five children: actor and composer Lincoln Kilpatrick Jr.; writer, director and actor DaCarla Kilpatrick; actor and director Erik Kilpatrick; actor Jozella Reed; and producer Marjorie L. Kilpatrick. He was buried at the Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1958 Cop Hater Detective Dave Foster 1968 Madigan Patrolman Grimes A Lovely Way to Die Daley Alternative title: A Lovely Way to Go What's So Bad About Feeling Good? Wilson Uncredited1969 The Lost Man Minister Stiletto Hannibal Smith Generation Hey Hey Alternative titles: A Time for Giving and A Time for Caring1970 The Curious Female Uncle Charlie Alternative title: Curious Females The Red, White, and Black Sgt. Hatch Alternative titles: Black Cavalry, Buffalo Soldiers, and Soul Soldiers1971 Brother John Charley Gray The Omega Man Zachary Honky Fabulous Traveling Shoes 1972 Cool Breeze Lt. Brian Knowles 1973 Soylent Green Father Paul 1974 Chosen Survivors Woody Russo Uptown Saturday Night Slim's Henchman #1 Together Brothers Billy Most First portrayal of a transgender African American in a feature film 1975 The Master Gunfighter Jacques 1983 Deadly Force Otto Hoxley 1987 Flicks Walt Alternative titles: Hollyweird and Loose Joints; segment: 'New Adventures of the Great Galaxy' Hollywood Cop Jaguar Prison Cresus 1988 Bulletproof Captain Briggs 1993 Fortress Abraham 1995 Piranha Father 2002 The Stoneman Sgt. Wykorski (final film role) Television Year Title Role Notes 1962–1963 Naked City Cappy FleersGeorge - Bailiff 2 episodes 1963 The Nurses Will 1 episode 1965 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre 1 episode1969 The Leslie Uggams Show Unknown episodes The Bold Ones: The Lawyers Clellan Episode: "The People Against Ortega" Then Came Bronson Leuty Giles 1 episode 1969–1972 Medical Center JollySargent 2 episodes 1970 The Mask of Sheba Ben Takahene Television movie1970–1972 Ironside Tom ReinikeMaurice 2 episodes The Bold Ones: The New Doctors Gil DoddsMaurice 2 episodes1971 The Bold Ones: The Senator Isaac Johnson Episode: "A Single Blow of the Sword" Bearcats! Jake 1 episode 1972 McCloud Calvin Jones 1 episode1974 Police Story Sergeant Bruckner 1 episode Mannix Lonnie 1 episode1975 Harry O Nat Collins 1 episode Baretta Jefferson Hayes 1 episode1976 Just an Old Sweet Song Joe Mayfield Television movie Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers Deacon Euphrates Miniseries1977 Tales of the Unexpected 1 episode Hunter Jackson 2 episodes1978 Kojak Flynn 1 episode King Jerry Waring Miniseries Dr. Scorpion Eddie Television movie The White Shadow Reverend Jackson 1 episode, uncredited1980 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Dr. Ecbar Episode: "Space Vampire" The Jeffersons Doctor Episode: "The Jeffersons Go to Hawaii (Part 1)" 1982 The Greatest American Hero Le Masters 1 episode 1983 Hill Street Blues Hawkins Sr Episode: "Moon Over Uranus: The Final Legacy" 1983–1985 Matt Houston Lt. Michael Hoyt 44 episodes 1984 Trapper John, M.D. 1 episode 1987 Frank's Place Reverend Deal 1 episode 1988 227 Mr. DeWitt Episode: "The Whiz" 1989 Amen Walter Newton 1 episode 1990 Gabriel's Fire Ted Duke 3 episodes1991 Tagget Loman Television movie Chance of a Lifetime Television movie 1993 Doogie Howser, M.D. Judge Episode: "Eleven Angry People... and Vinnie" 1994 Frasier Artie Episode: "Burying a Grudge"1995 Martin John Pittman Episode: "'Xpress Yourself" Melrose Place Public Defender Episode: "Framing of the Shrews" Piranha Father Television movie 1996 Sisters Eli Hayes 1 episode 1998 NYPD Blue Darwin Episode: "Honeymoon at Viagra Falls" 2000 ER Chet Fulton Episode: "Loose Ends"
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