Howard Rollins

Howard Rollins

Deceased · Born: Oct 17, 1950 · Died: Dec 8, 1996

Known For

A Soldier's StoryA Soldier's Story
RagtimeRagtime
In the Heat of the NightIn the Heat of the Night
The Children of Times SquareThe Children of Times Square

Personal Details

BornOct 17, 1950 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Parents
  • Ruth R. Rollins
  • Howard E. Rollins Sr.
  • Howard Ellsworth Rollins Sr.
  • Ruth A. Rollins

Biography

Howard Rollins, a talented American thespian, left an indelible mark on the world of television, film, and stage acting, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

His most iconic and enduring roles undoubtedly include his powerful performances as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in the critically acclaimed musical drama Ragtime, as well as his portrayal of the intelligent and stoic Virgil Tibbs in the popular television series In the Heat of the Night.

Career

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2004
Remembering 'Ragtime'
Remembering 'Ragtime' as Coalhouse Walker Jr.
{"id":56541,"title":"Drunks","year":"1997","character":"Joseph","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/drunks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56541.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56541.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Drunks
Drunks as Joseph
{"id":159110,"title":"With Murder in Mind","year":"1992","character":"Samuel Carver","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/with-murder-in-mind","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159110.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159110.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
With Murder in Mind
With Murder in Mind as Samuel Carver
{"id":103831181,"title":"In the Heat of the Night","year":1988,"character":"Virgil Tibbs","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/in-the-heat-of-the-night","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831181.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831181.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night as Virgil Tibbs
{"id":161555,"title":"Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI","year":"1986","character":"T.C. Russell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/johnnie-mae-gibson-fbi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161555.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161555.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI
Johnnie Mae Gibson: FBI as T.C. Russell
{"id":62028,"title":"The Children of Times Square","year":"1986","character":"Otis Travis","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-children-of-times-square","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62028.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62028.jpg"},"released":1}
The Children of Times Square
The Children of Times Square as Otis Travis
{"id":103836271,"title":"Wildside","year":1985,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/wildside-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103836271.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103836271.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Wildside
Wildside
{"id":6451,"title":"A Soldier's Story","year":"1984","character":"Captain Davenport","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-soldiers-story-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1g404cddvgb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1g404cddvgb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
A Soldier's Story
A Soldier's Story as Captain Davenport
{"id":162223,"title":"The House of Dies Drear","year":"1984","character":"Walter Small","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-house-of-dies-drear","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162223.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162223.jpg"},"released":1}
The House of Dies Drear
The House of Dies Drear as Walter Small
{"id":198135,"title":"A Doctor's Story","year":"1984","character":"Dr. Zack Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-doctors-story-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198135.jpg"},"released":1}
A Doctor's Story
A Doctor's Story as Dr. Zack Williams
{"id":162272,"title":"The House of God","year":"1984","character":"Chuck Johnston","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-house-of-god","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162272.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162272.jpg"},"released":1}
The House of God
The House of God as Chuck Johnston
{"id":162638,"title":"American Playhouse","year":"1983","character":"Medgar Evers","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/american-playhouse-1983-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162638.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162638.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as Medgar Evers
{"id":162711,"title":"The Member of the Wedding","year":"1982","character":"Honey Camden Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-member-of-the-wedding-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162711.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162711.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
The Member of the Wedding
The Member of the Wedding as Honey Camden Brown
{"id":200778,"title":"The Neighborhood","year":"1982","character":"Allen Campbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-neighborhood-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200778.jpg"},"released":1}
The Neighborhood
The Neighborhood as Allen Campbell
{"id":3684,"title":"Ragtime","year":"1981","character":"Coalhouse Walker Jr.","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/ragtime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3684.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Ragtime
Ragtime as Coalhouse Walker Jr.
{"id":163419,"title":"My Old Man","year":"1979","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/my-old-man-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163419.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163419.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
My Old Man
My Old Man as Doctor
{"id":10101,"title":"Roots: The Next Generations","year":1979,"character":"George Haley","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/roots-the-next-generations","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/mu38h2qkpsk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/mu38h2qkpsk0.jpg"},"released":1}
Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations as George Haley
{"id":163700,"title":"The Trial of the Moke","year":"1978","character":"James Smith","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-trial-of-the-moke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163700.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163700.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
The Trial of the Moke
The Trial of the Moke as James Smith
{"id":103834556,"title":"King","year":1978,"character":"Andrew Young","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/king-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834556.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834556.jpg"},"released":1}
King
King as Andrew Young
{"id":103834693,"title":"Another World","year":1965,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/another-world","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834693.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834693.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Another World
Another World