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Eddie Levert(I)

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Eddie Levert was born on 16 June 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama, USA. He is an actor, known for Dragged Across Concrete (2018), Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) and Coming to America (1988). He is married to Raquel Capelton. They have one child. He was previously married to Martha Levert.
BornJune 16, 1942
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    Known for

    Mel Gibson, Don Johnson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Thomas Kretschmann, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, and Justine Warrington in Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
    Dragged Across Concrete
    6.9
    • Soundtrack("Gilded Life of the Rich Man", "Shotgun Safari", "Street Corner Felines")
    • 2018
    Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
    Brawl in Cell Block 99
    7.1
    • Soundtrack("Buddy's Business", "God Bless My Mama")
    • 2017
    Eddie Murphy in Coming to America (1988)
    Coming to America
    7.1
    • Soundtrack("Addicted To You")
    • 1988
    Alfre Woodard in Down in the Delta (1998)
    Down in the Delta
    6.9
    • Soundtrack("Where Would I Be")
    • 1998

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    Actor

    • Meet the Browns (2009)
      Meet the Browns
      3.8
      TV Series
      • Teddy Trevel
      • 2011
    • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
      The Fighting Temptations
      5.6
      • Joseph (as Eddie Levert Sr.)
      • 2003
    • The O'Jays: What's Stopping You
      Music Video
      • Eddie LeVert
      • 1997
    • Cam'ron and Lil' Cease in Junior M.A.F.I.A. Feat. Cam'ron, Mase & Levert: Young Casanovas (1997)
      Junior M.A.F.I.A. Feat. Cam'ron, Mase & Levert: Young Casanovas
      Music Video
      • Levert
      • 1997
    • Patti D'Arbanville, Michael DeLorenzo, and Malik Yoba in New York Undercover (1994)
      New York Undercover
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Eddie Levert
      • 1994–1996
    • The O'Jays: Somebody Else Will
      Music Video
      • Eddie LeVert
      • 1993
    • The O'Jays: Emotionally Yours
      6.0
      Music Video
      • The O'Jays
      • 1993
    • The O'Jays: I Can Hardly Wait for Christmas
      Music Video
      • Eddie LeVert
      • 1991
    • The O'Jays: Don't Let Me Down
      Music Video
      • Eddie LeVert
      • 1991
    • The O'Jays: Have You Had Your Love Today
      Music Video
      • Eddie LeVert
      • 1989
    • The O'Jays: Forever Mine
      Music Video
      • Eddie LeVert
      • 1979
    • The O'Jays: Love Train
      Music Video
      • Eddie LeVert
      • 1973

    Soundtrack

    • Keke Palmer and SZA in One of Them Days (2025)
      One of Them Days
      6.5
      • writer: "Crossroads of Life"
      • 2025
    • Mel Gibson, Don Johnson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Thomas Kretschmann, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, and Justine Warrington in Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
      Dragged Across Concrete
      6.9
      • performer: "Gilded Life of the Rich Man", "Shotgun Safari", "Street Corner Felines"
      • 2018
    • Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
      Brawl in Cell Block 99
      7.1
      • performer: "Buddy's Business", "God Bless My Mama"
      • 2017
    • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
      The Fighting Temptations
      5.6
      • performer: "Rain Down", "He Still Loves Me" (as Eddie Levert Sr.)
      • 2003
    • Alfre Woodard in Down in the Delta (1998)
      Down in the Delta
      6.9
      • performer: "Where Would I Be"
      • 1998
    • Eddie Murphy in Coming to America (1988)
      Coming to America
      7.1
      • writer: "Addicted To You"
      • 1988
    • Don Cornelius in Soul Train (1971)
      Soul Train
      8.1
      TV Series
      • writer: "I'm Still"
      • 1985

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    The Fighting Temptations
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    The Fighting Temptations

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Eddie Levert Sr.
    • Height
      • 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
    • Born
      • June 16, 1942
      • Bessemer, Alabama, USA
    • Spouses
        Martha Levert1966 - ? (divorced, 4 children)
    • Children
        Eddie Levert Jr.
    • Relatives
        Camryn Levert(Grandchild)
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      • 1 Article

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    • Trivia
      Between 1972-1978, The O'Jays had eight No. 1 R&B singles, including "Back Stabbers", "Love Train", "I Love Music (Part 1)", & "Used Ta Be My Girl".

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    • How old is Eddie Levert?
      82 years old
    • When was Eddie Levert born?
      June 16, 1942
    • Where was Eddie Levert born?
      Bessemer, Alabama, USA
    • How tall is Eddie Levert?
      5 feet 7 inches, or 1.70 meters
    • What is Eddie Levert known for?
      Coming to America, Down in the Delta, Brawl in Cell Block 99, and Dragged Across Concrete

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