| Al Freeman Jr. | |
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Full Name |
Albert Cornelius Freeman Jr. |
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Birthdate |
March 21, 1934 |
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Birthplace |
San Antonio, Texas, USA |
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Date of Death |
August 9, 2012 (age 78) |
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Occupation |
Actor; Director |
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Years Active |
1967-2000 |
Al Freeman Jr.'s daytime career began in 1967 when he appeared on The Edge of Night. In 1972, Freeman joined One Life to Live as Ed Hall. Freeman last appeared on OLTL in 2000. Freeman has also directed episodes of One Life to Live. Freeman's last acting credit was in a 2004 episode of Law & Order. Freeman passed away on August 9, 2012.
Personal Life[]
Freeman was been married to Sevara Coleman (1960-2012; his death).
Soapography[]
- Ben Lee on The Edge of Night (1967)
- Ed Hall on One Life to Live (01/1972-1975; 1975-1987; 1988; 04/07/2000)
- Directed Episodes of One Life to Live
Awards and Nominations[]
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lead Actor | Ed Hall, One Life to Live | W |
| 1983 | Supporting Actor | Ed Hall, One Life to Live | N |
| 1986 | Supporting Actor | Ed Hall, One Life to Live | N |
| 1987 | Supporting Actor | Ed Hall, One Life to Live | N |
Primetime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | My Sweet Charlie | N |
| 1979 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series/Special | Roots: The Next Generations | N |
| Preceded by James Pritchett (1978) |
Lead Actor Winner 1979 |
Succeeded by Douglass Watson (1980) |