★ Acting

Ji-Tu Cumbuka

Born 1942 · Montgomery County, Alabama, USA · Active 1964–2000

Ji-Tu Cumbuka, an actor known for his dynamic presence in cult cinema, made his mark in the 1970s with roles that challenged societal norms. He appears in Blacula (1972) as a key character, contributing to the film's exploration of race and horror. Cumbuka also showcases his range in Mandingo (1975), where he navigates the complexities of antebellum America. His work in films like Change of Habit (1969) and Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976) further solidifies his status in the genre, making him a vital part of the SassyFlix catalog.

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Caged in Paradiso

1990 ★ 4.5

as Josh

When a convict and his wife are placed on an isolated island with other convicts, the two are separated and the woman learns how to defend herself to stay alive.

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Bachelor Party

6.0 1984 R

Party animal Rick Gassko (Tom Hanks), who makes his living as a Catholic-school bus driver, decides...

Change of Habit

6.0 1969 G

Dr. John Carpenter is a physician in a ghetto clinic who falls for a co-worker, Michelle Gallagher,...

Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde

5.0 1976 R

Los Angeles Dr. Henry Pride (Bernie Casey) is an accomplished, wealthy, African American medical doc...

Mandingo

6.0 1975 R

The movie is set in the Deep South of the United States prior to the American Civil War. Falconhurst...

Blacula

6.0 1972 PG

In 1780, Prince Mamuwalde (William Marshall) is sent by the elders of the Abani African nation to se...

Glitch!

0.0 1988 R

Two thieves rob a large fancy house when the owner is away. But when a visitor mistakes them for the...

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Knight Rider

1982

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Filmography

67 credits

2000s 1 credit

2000

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Hot Dog Vendor

TV ★ 7.6

1990s 1 credit

1993

Midnight Edition as Reginald Brown

Movie ★ 7.5

1980s 30 credits

1989

Caged in Paradiso● as Josh

Movie ★ 5.0

1989

Harlem Nights as Toothless Gambler

Movie ★ 6.1

1989

Hardball

TV ★ 7.0

1989

Alien Nation as Andrew Craig

TV ★ 7.0

1988

Glitch!● as Mookie

Movie ★ 3.3

1988

Moving as Edwards

Movie ★ 5.6

1987

Outrageous Fortune as Cab Driver

Movie ★ 6.0

1987

The Bronx Zoo

TV ★ 6.5

1986

Out of Bounds as Lemar

Movie ★ 5.4

1986

Amen

TV ★ 6.6

1986

Matlock as Jerry Stone

TV ★ 7.1

1985

Covenant as Duboff

Movie ★ 3.4

1985

Brewster's Millions as Melvin

Movie ★ 6.6

1985

Doin' Time as Bernie Feldstein

Movie ★ 4.8

1985

Volunteers as Cicero

Movie ★ 5.5

1985

227

TV ★ 6.8

1985

MacGyver as Moorish Warrior / Rider

TV ★ 7.7

1984

Bachelor Party● as Alley Pimp

Movie ★ 6.3

1984

Murder, She Wrote as Calder Williams

TV ★ 7.5

1984

Hunter as Homer

TV ★ 7.1

1983

The Nightingale as Emperor's Bodyguard

Movie ★ 5.3

1983

The A-Team as Bubba

TV ★ 7.5

1983

Hardcastle and McCormick as Giles

TV ★ 6.5

1983

The A-Team as Gravedigger

TV ★ 7.5

1982

St. Elsewhere as Yogi

TV ★ 5.7

1982

Knight Rider as Trucker

TV ★ 7.5

1982

Faerie Tale Theatre as Emperor's Bodyguard

TV ★ 8.1

1981

Death Ray 2000 as Torque

Movie ★ 7.0

1981

Falcon Crest as Marty

TV ★ 5.7

1980

The Jericho Mile as Brother Lateef

Movie ★ 6.0

1970s 31 credits

1979

Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde● as Lt. Jackson

Movie ★ 4.7

1979

Walk Proud as Sgt. Gannett

Movie ★ 5.4

1979

Flesh & Blood as Woody Shaw

Movie ★ 5.9

1979

Ebony, Ivory and Jade as Thurston

Movie ★ 7.5

1979

Mandrake as Lothar

Movie ★ 7.0

1979

Knots Landing as Security Director

TV ★ 6.9

1979

A Man Called Sloane

TV ★ 5.6

1979

Flesh & Blood as Woody Shaw

1978

Last of the Good Guys as Officer Marv Pulaski (uncredited)

Movie ★ 9.0

1977

Fun with Dick and Jane as Guard

Movie ★ 6.6

1977

Angela as Hogan's Henchman

Movie ★ 4.7

1977

Young Dan'l Boone as Hawk

TV ★ 7.0

1977

Roots as Wrestler

TV ★ 7.4

1976

Bound for Glory as Slim Snedeger

Movie ★ 6.9

1975

Mandingo● as Cicero

Movie ★ 6.6

1975

The Blue Knight as Leroy 'Tank' Whittier

Movie ★ 7.0

1975

S.W.A.T.

TV ★ 7.1

1974

Lost in the Stars as Johannes

Movie ★ 6.5

1974

The Six Million Dollar Man as Soldier

TV ★ 7.3

1973

Maurie as Oscar

Movie ★ 7.0

1973

Trader Horn as Orange Stripe

Movie ★ 5.0

1973

Kojak as Slade

TV ★ 7.1

1973

Police Story

TV ★ 7.0

1973

Kojak as John 'Blue' Andrews

TV ★ 7.1

1973

The Snoop Sisters as Jim Saunders

TV ★ 7.5

1972

Up the Sandbox as Black Captain

Movie ★ 5.9

1972

Blacula● as Skillet

Movie ★ 5.5

1972

Sanford and Son

TV ★ 7.5

1972

The Streets of San Francisco as Lafayette Delacroix

TV ★ 7.0

1972

Kung Fu as Omar

TV ★ 7.7

1971

Brian's Song as Roommate

Movie ★ 7.3

1960s 4 credits

1969

Change of Habit● as Hawk

Movie ★ 5.4

1968

Uptight as Rick

Movie ★ 6.8

1967

Ironside as Obbie

TV ★ 6.9

1964

Daniel Boone as Lucas Hunter

TV ★ 7.0