Joel Fluellen
Joel Fluellen was born on December 1, 1907 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was an actor, known for The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974), The Great White Hope (1970) and Friendly Persuasion (1956). He died on February 2, 1990 in Los Angeles, California. Negro actor who was initially hesitant upon appearing in films due to the limited range of roles available for Negro actors. More than not, he played servile roles (natives, cabbies, waiters, porters). Quite opinionated, he lobbied hard for better parts and working conditions for his fellow Negro performers, and was gratified to see some progress in the early 1970s. Dogged by illness, he committed suicide (by gunshot) at age 82.
Movies starring Joel Fluellen (54)
Arobi (Archive Footage)
James Allenby
Jack The Bartender
Jimmy Judson
Doctor
Nathaniel
Arthur Rogers
Uncle Abram
Charley Dobey
Uncle Rob
Kyle's Associate (Uncredited)
Policeman
Lester Johnson
Cody Marsh
Judge (Uncredited)
Dr. Sam
Minister
Bragg (Uncredited)
Ashlow
Club Car Bartender (Uncredited)
Rangori, Witch Doctor
Bill Lake
Matambo, Native Searcher
Jeffrey Mabetes, Fisherman (Uncredited)
Sam (Uncredited)
Officer's Club Waiter
Florist (Uncredited)
Train Waiter (Uncredited)
Mack Robinson
Black Man In Marketplace (Uncredited)
Waiter (Uncredited)
Charlie West
Train Waiter (Uncredited)
Bill Johnson
Mumbo Jumbo
God (Uncredited) (Voice)
Club Car Bartender (Uncredited)
Mr. Kelso / Jim Henry's Paradise Patron (Uncredited)
Member, Hall Johnson Choir
Native (Uncredited)


