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Drew Bundini Brown
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Drew Bundini Brown

1926 – 1987 · Midway, Florida · Active 1971–2013

Drew Bundini Brown, born in 1928, made a notable appearance in Penitentiary III (1987), bringing his unique charisma to the film's gritty narrative. While primarily known as Muhammad Ali's cornerman, Brown's foray into acting adds depth to the cult cinema conversation, particularly in the realm of exploitation films. His role in Penitentiary III reflects the era's fascination with the prison genre, where his performance contributes to the film's raw energy and authenticity.

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Penitentiary III

Penitentiary III

1987 ★ 5.3
as Sugg

A man is framed for murder and sent to prison. He is beaten and tortured, then forced to fight the prison's worst killer, a martial-arts fighting midget called Thud.

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Filmography

14 credits
2010s 1 credit
2013
Movie ★ 9.3
2000s 1 credit
2009
Movie ★ 6.5
1990s 1 credit
1996
Movie ★ 7.6
1980s 6 credits
1987
Movie ★ 5.5
1985
The Color Purple as Jook Joint Patron
Movie ★ 7.7
1985
Doin' Time as Self
Movie ★ 4.8
1981
Mid-South Wrestling as Drew Bundini Brown (Snowman's Manager)
TV
1970s 5 credits
1977
The Greatest as Himself
Movie ★ 5.7
1975
Movie ★ 5.4
1972
Movie ★ 6.1
1971
Shaft as Willy
Movie ★ 6.4