Joel Fluellen
Known for
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Joel Fluellen has become a familiar face with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. his Lester Johnson in 'The Chase' is the best-remembered role on the list. There is 'Imitation of Life' as well. Roughly 56 titles carry his name.
Joel Fluellen
43 Movies
13 Series
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Joel Fluellen has become a familiar face with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. his Lester Johnson in 'The Chase' is the best-remembered role on the list. There is 'Imitation of Life' as well. Roughly 56 titles carry his name.
Movies
Plays Lester Johnson
The Chase
1966
Plays Minister
Imitation of Life
1959
Plays Enoch
Friendly Persuasion
1956
Plays Doctor
Man Friday
1975
Plays Bobo
A Raisin in the Sun
1961
Plays Al
Riot in Cell Block 11
1954
Plays Mack Robinson
The Jackie Robinson Story
1950
Plays Cody Marsh
Roustabout
1964
Plays Officer's Club Waiter
You're in the Navy Now
1951
Plays Tick
The Great White Hope
1970
Plays Mr. Holland
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
Plays Sam
Sitting Bull
1954
Plays Jimmy Judson
Casey's Shadow
1978
Plays Uncle Abram
Skin Game
1971
Plays Policeman
Who's Minding the Mint?
1967
Plays Unc Isom
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
1974
Plays Molu
Lord of the Jungle
1955
Plays Member, Hall Johnson Choir
Heart of the Golden West
1942
Plays James Allenby
Freedom Road
1979
Plays Arobi
Monster from Green Hell
1957
Plays Pete
The Decks Ran Red
1958
Plays Uncle Rob
The Learning Tree
1969
Plays Ashlow
House of Numbers
1957
Plays Bill Lake
Duffy of San Quentin
1954
Plays Dr. Sam
He Rides Tall
1964
Plays Kenny
Perils of the Jungle
1953
Plays Nathaniel
Thomasine & Bushrod
1974
Plays Rangori, witch doctor
Jungle Gents
1954
Plays Mumbo Jumbo
White Pongo
1945
Plays Bill Johnson
The Negro Sailor
1945
TV Shows
Plays Butler
The Invaders
1967
Plays Newby
The Great Adventure
1963
Plays Williams
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Uncle Clem
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Plays Bartender
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Joselito
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays Cookie
One Step Beyond
1959
Plays Butler
The Big Valley
1965
Plays Oren Johnson
Adam-12
1968
Plays Charles
Columbo
1971
Plays Jessie
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Plays Roger Johnson
The Dick Van Dyke Show
1961
Plays State Man
Roots: The Next Generations
1979
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Freedom Road
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Freedom Road
James Allenby
1979
Film
Roots: The Next Generations
State Man · 1 episode
1979–
TV
Casey's Shadow
Jimmy Judson
1978
Film
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Mr. Holland
1976
Film
Man Friday
Doctor
1975
Film
Thomasine & Bushrod
Nathaniel
1974
Film
Skin Game
Uncle Abram
1971
Film
Columbo
Charles · 1 episode
1971–
TV
The Great White Hope
Tick
1970
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joel Fluellen still alive?
Joel Fluellen passed away on February 2, 1990 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Joel Fluellen?
Joel Fluellen is best known for roles in The Chase, Imitation of Life, Run Silent, Run Deep.
How many movies has Joel Fluellen been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1940), Joel Fluellen has appeared in 43 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Joel Fluellen's first movie?
The career of Joel Fluellen began with Congo Maisie (1940).
What is Joel Fluellen's most recent movie or series?
Joel Fluellen's most recent release is Day of the Crow’s Call, which premiered on January 1, 1986.
What TV shows has Joel Fluellen appeared in?
On television, Joel Fluellen has appeared in Columbo, Perry Mason, Hill Street Blues, The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Joel Fluellen
1907-12-02 · Monroe, Louisiana, USA
Joel Fluellen 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.