★ Acting
1920 – 2017
· Nashville, Arkansas, USA
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Active 1949–1952
Born in 1920 in Nashville, Arkansas, Sugarfoot Anderson, originally Ezzrett Anderson, transitioned from professional football to acting, making a significant impact in the film industry. He appears in The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952), where his performance adds depth to this adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's work. Anderson's journey reflects the evolving landscape of American cinema, particularly for African-American actors during the mid-20th century. His contributions to film, alongside his athletic background, highlight a remarkable dual career.
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro
1952
★ 6.0
as (uncredited)
Writer Harry Street reflects on his life as he lies dying from an infection while on safari in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Filmography
2 credits
1950s
1 credit
1940s
1 credit