Godfrey Cambridge
1933–1976 (age 43)
Comedian/Actor
Biography
Godfrey Cambridge burst onto the national stage with razor-sharp wit and an ability to weave social observation into hearty laughter, making him a popular presence in nightclubs, on television variety shows, and on stage.
He brought layered performances to films such as Up the Down Staircase and Watermelon Man, and though he passed in 1976, his fearless voice in comedy continues to inspire performers who admired his timing and political savvy.