Rupert Crosse
Biography
Rupert Crosse was a talented American actor who broke ground in Hollywood as the first African American to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Born Robert A. Crosse Jr. in New York City, he studied acting under John Cassavetes and appeared in two of his films before landing the starring role of Ned McCaslin in The Reivers (1969). He also made notable appearances on TV and screen, including in Too Late Blues (1961) and The Last Detail (1973).