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| Born | May 25, 1943 |
| Hometown | Harlem, New York, United States |
| Net worth | $3 million |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Grahame Pratt (m 1965 - present) |
| Children | Justice Pratt , Danielle Chambers |
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Price Productions Wraps On ‘Mad Props’ Doc; ‘Dotty & Soul’, ‘Best Clown’, ‘The Pilgrim’ Acquired; Lavine/Burns Prize Calls For Entries – Film Briefs
- EXCLUSIVE: Price Productions has wrapped production on Mad Props, a new feature documentary featuring iconic actors Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) and more. The film from director Juan Pablo Reinoso is said to follow a handsome nerd as he journeys the globe to turn the conventional […]
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | Roots | Nominated |
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