George T. Odom (August 21, 1950 – c. September 21, 2016) was an American character actor, known for roles in film and television. Odom received an Independent Spirit Awards nomination for Best Supporting Male for his portrayal of Ray Brown in the 1991 independent film, Straight Out of Brooklyn.
Biography Odom was born in The Bronx, New York City, on August 21, 1950, to parents, Mary Ruth (née Brown) and Furman Odom. He was one of four siblings.
In 1991, Odom made his film debut in Straight Out of Brooklyn, portraying Ray Brown, the troubled father of Dennis, played by Lawrence Gilliard Jr. Odom received a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance, but lost to David Strathairn at the 1992 ceremony. Odom's and Strathairn's fellow nominees in that category were William H. Macy, John Malkovich and Glenn Plummer.
Odom's additional films included Malcolm X in 1992 and The Hurricane in 1999 film. His television credits included guest appearances on New York Undercover, The Sopranos, Third Watch and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Odom appeared on eight episodes of Law & Order between 1991 and 2008. Death George T. Odom died on September 21, 2016, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, at the age of 66. He was survived by his children, Lisa Odom and David Odom; his grandson; and his sister, Doris Odom; and predeceased by his two brothers, James Odom and Furman Odom, Jr. His funeral was held at the Greater Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1991 Straight Out of Brooklyn Ray Brown 1992 Malcolm X Barber #4 1993 Who's the Man? Albert 1995 Sweet Nothing Spanky 1995 Let It Be Me Food Line People 1996 Gotti The Zulu Chief 1997 Kicked in the Head Doorperson 1997 White Lies Cop at Party 1999 Rudy Blue Jordon Tate 1999 The Hurricane Big Ed 2002 Pipe Dream Maintenance Guy 2007 The Speed of Life Forrest
Television Year Title Role Notes1991–2008 Law & Order Louis / Reginald Rice / Bobby Williams 8 episodes1995 New York Undercover Black Uni Episode: "Eliminate the Middleman"1999–2001 Third Watch Rig Driver / Dwayne 2 episodes2001 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Foreman Episode: "Scourge"2001 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Redcap Episode: "One"2004 The Sopranos Nelson Episode: "Where's Johnny"2005 Jonny Zero Dada Episode: "To Serve and to Protect"
Music videos Year Song Artist Notes1992 "Money Don't Matter 2 Night" Prince
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