Orville Lewis Duke (August 12, 1953 â€" September 10, 2004) was an
American stage, television and film actor.He was a member of the
renowned Actors Studio and was the interim Artistic Director of the
Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) from 2002 to 2004. In keeping with the
tradition of the NEC, Duke helped young Black actors hone their skills
by sharing his work experiences and teaching classes using the method
acting technique.Duke died in a car crash in New York City, on
September 10, 2004. He was on his way home after performing in an
off-Broadway play, when a car cut him off on the West Side Highway.
His vehicle jumped a divider and struck an oncoming car.
American stage, television and film actor.He was a member of the
renowned Actors Studio and was the interim Artistic Director of the
Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) from 2002 to 2004. In keeping with the
tradition of the NEC, Duke helped young Black actors hone their skills
by sharing his work experiences and teaching classes using the method
acting technique.Duke died in a car crash in New York City, on
September 10, 2004. He was on his way home after performing in an
off-Broadway play, when a car cut him off on the West Side Highway.
His vehicle jumped a divider and struck an oncoming car.
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