Anthony Chisolm, an actor nominated by Tony, a veteran of theater, movie and tv, died on the age of 77 on Friday, October 16. No reason for dying was given.

“The Katz Firm is gloomy to announce the passing of our longtime buddy and shopper Tony-Nominee, Anthony Chisholm,” his arts company posted on social media. “Affectionately generally known as ‘Chiz’, he was an actor and storyteller like no different, embodying loyalty, dedication and compassion for his artwork. We misplaced a giant one at present.

Born April 9, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, Anthony Chisholm served as a platoon chief in america Military in the course of the Vietnam Battle earlier than embarking on his performing profession. A frequent collaborator of playwright August Wilson, Chisolm acquired a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Joseph Barlow in Wilson’s play. Golf Radio.

He was additionally nominated for Drama Desk and Drama League for Golf Radio, and acquired the 2007 NAACP Theater Award for Supporting Male Efficiency for the function.

Additionally on stage, Chisholm created the function of Wolf in Wilson’s Two trains operating when it premiered on the Yale Repertory Theater in 1990 and on Broadway in 1992. It additionally appeared in a manufacturing of Wilson’s Jitney and the unique manufacturing of Gem of the ocean.

Chisolm made his display debut within the theater Edgy in 1968, and sprinkled his resume with roles in movies just like the satirical comedy Putney swope in 1969, Jonathan Demme’s Beloved in 1998, and Spike lee’s Chi-Raq in 2015. Chisolm is remembered on tv for his three-season function as Burr Redding within the HBO jail drama Oz from 2001 to 2003.

He’s survived by his son, Alexander Chisholm, his daughter Che Chisholm, his son-in-law, Peter Vietro-Hannum and two grandchildren, Ravi and Avani Vietro.