Albert Popwell

Albert Popwell, (15 July, 1926 - 9 April, 1999), was an African-American actor in TV and films from the late 1960s. Born in New York City, Popwell started as a professional dancer before taking up a career in acting. He was more prolific on TV in character roles in various series, but he is perhaps best known for his appearances in films opposite Clint Eastwood, whom he supported on five occasions, notably in the "Dirty Harry" series. He was most notable as a murderous pimp in "Magnum Force" and, on the right side of the law, as Eastwood's partner in "Sudden Impact". He did not appear in the last film in the series, "The Dead Pool". His final role was opposite Sharon Stone in 1991; he died eight years later at age 72, following post-operative complications after surgery.

elected Filmography

"With Clint Eastwood"
* "Coogan's Bluff" (1968)
* "Dirty Harry" (1971)
* "Magnum Force" (1973)
* "The Enforcer" (1976)
* "Sudden Impact" (1983)

"Other Appearances"
* "Journey to Shiloh" (1968)
* "Search (TV series)" (1972)
* "Fuzz" (1972)
* "Charley Varrick" (1973)
* "Cleopatra Jones" (1973)
* "Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold" (1975)
* "Emergency!" (episode: "905-Wild," failed pilot for spin-off, 1975)
* "The Buddy Holly Story" (1978)
* "Who's That Girl" (1987)
* "Scissors (film)" (1991)

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