Howard Rollins Jr.

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Howard E. Rollins Jr. was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1950. He was the youngest of four children born to Howard E. Rollins Sr. and Ruth R. Rollins. Rollins graduated from Towson State College, where he studied theater. This profile was filmed in 1989 while shooting "On the Block"

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@charleschristian3981 9 лет назад

HE was DEFENITELY an UNDER-RATED talent,He will be missed

@reginegay3110 Год назад

He's such a good actor. Good looking young man taken In the prime of his life

@JasenCollins 9 лет назад

No one could have played Virgil Tibb like he did!

@kejai3 9 лет назад

You are so right!

@darthsoros787 6 лет назад

You morons ever see the original movie? Fuck this aids having crack head

@mbp7060 6 лет назад

Was that necessary? Do you feel better now that you've disrespected a dead man? All you had to say was Sidney Poitier was better, you didn't have to go there.

@lwmson 5 лет назад

Sidney Poiiter says helllo! He was after all the original Mr. Tibbs.

@kendallrivers1119 2 года назад

@@darthsoros787 first off he didn't have Aids you moron. And second how dare you disrespect the dead like that. You are toxic and need to get your life together.

@christinek2105 3 года назад

Howard Rollins is missed beyond belief. He truly was a fantastic actor who felt every emotion in his roles. Such a terrible loss. 😢❤️

@Gemmia86 3 года назад

Well said.

@gabrielshupe8927 5 лет назад

I honestly love everyone that played in the heat of the night but I think Mr. Tibbs(Howard Rollins) put the show on the map!

@kendallrivers1119 2 года назад

He and Carroll O'Connor did what you'd think would be impossible: Not only fill the shoes of Sidney Poitier and Rod Stieger in their iconic role but even surpass them in said roles. Remarkable.

@sandylopez25 8 лет назад

I'M SADDENED THAT WE LOST THIS AWESOME ACTOR ; (

@jacquelinemcintyre1774 5 лет назад

Sandy Lopez agree

@mr.classic6823 5 лет назад

This Guy Should Be Here Today Period

@denises.8203 5 лет назад

Never will be a more natural actor,that's why I will always cherish his movies. R.I.P

@Julia-wv6su 3 года назад

RIP Mr. Howard Rollins you were my favorite actor! In fact you still are. I enjoyed watching you on In The Heat Of The Night. My favorite movie you starred in was The House of Dier Drears. And must I say he was one HANDSOME MAN!!

@hopeful-lw5xy 3 года назад

Your gorgeous....

@debbiebrown4420 5 лет назад

I miss howard rollins so much. I developed a crush on him when in the heat of the night came on prime time. He was a good actor and super good looking. His death saddened me very much. I still miss him. I didn't enjoy the sitcom as much when he left in.

@joesphruggiero3707 2 года назад

Great show in the heat of the nite

@dlass7710 12 лет назад

that man could act

@celestematthews3266 6 лет назад

Ghostkid7710 Yes

@bmills76 12 лет назад

That was kind of sad to watch. I wish he was still around. He was so talented. Despite all of his issues and problems he seemed like a really nice guy.

@queen_of_domination 4 года назад

He was a great actor! I’m not worried about his personal life. I feel we’ve lost a good actor far too soon.

@darlenegwin9479 12 лет назад

This man was gifted so sad how his life was. His acting was so good. I had a crush.

@TCT351 3 года назад

I use to love sitting on the living floor watching thins with my mom and grandmother ❤️

@stefaniaautry3009 3 года назад

His private life was just his own business and nobody else's. I'm grateful to him for all the emotions he gave me and I miss him badly. Nothing else matters to me. Rest well and peacefully, Howard♡, thanks for everything my friend ♡ Love.

@brokengirl8619 2 года назад

He was so handsome.

@hotrod8694 11 лет назад

A great show, a great cast, especially Howard Rollins and Carroll O'Connor.

@kromen10 13 лет назад

He should have won that Oscar for Ragtime.

@Chris65645 7 лет назад

watching him right now, in the heat of the night marathon

@cedbigby1126 6 лет назад

chris65645 fixin to watch him now

@markmartin8276 4 года назад

He was a great man and a phenomenal actor

@edeck889 7 лет назад

Howard Rollins Jr. was one of the best to Actors to ever grace the stage, the screen whether a tv one or a silver screen R.I.p. #HowardRollinsJr

@elaine7461 2 месяца назад

LOVE howard❤

@MrAllenc79 11 лет назад

A beautiful talented man. R.I.P. Howard Rollins.

@celestematthews3266 6 лет назад

MrAllenc79 Forever

@jodywilke4642 2 года назад

Howard Rollins was SO great, on "In The Heat Of The Night". But like Hugh O'Connor, he died much too young, and I'll always wonder what might have been. RIP, Howard.😢

@sherryelainecaley9683 3 года назад

Loved these two!! Miss them so much.

@lenevee4925 3 года назад

Howard Rollins was an awesome and passionate actor. I wished every thing worked out better for him RIP

@sb1866 6 лет назад

Howard Rollins, Jr., great talent!! Hated when he passed. "In the Heat of the Night", was his best. I loved the show. It was my favorite show, of all time. Loved, Carroll O'Connor. All in the Family was tops.

@MrBlkninj01 9 лет назад

Just for the record, he did die from Lymphoma, not aids. He also had no problem with his kissing scenes like someone reported. For the ones who have negative things to say, these are FACTS!! He was my uncle and he is still very much missed. RIP Howard!

@Harriette100 8 лет назад

+Courtney Fields I was on the classic TV site and there was a tribute to Carroll O'Connor and his son Hugh. Of course Howard's name came up The usual media info was mentioned. He died from aids or in one comment, he died from cocaine. I explained your comment I read on here and copied it and posted it so they would see the facts. I hope you don't mind because it needed to be seen. Howard was a wonderful actor and is terribly missed. It makes me sick the way the media puts their own spin on things and the people believe what they read. This is a comment a lady left below your's and my comment....Robin Franklin So sorry for you & your families lost. I enjoyed watching everything he was in, he was a very strong actor, and he is truly missed.......We all feel that way..Bless your family...

@BELIKEJUATER 7 лет назад

He rarely kissed his wife on the show for real. It was always pecks on the cheek. Quick peck on the lips lol

@arleneabrams6766 6 лет назад

He is the main reason I love this show. A hugely talented, brilliant actor. Such a loss! RIP.

@Sirbigtymer-lu6gl 6 лет назад

what Manhattan neighbourhood did he live in

@michiganstate6947 6 лет назад

He died from Lymphoma , a complication of AIDS . Google it . It is well known that he was infected and he was a homosexual . Let the truth be known so that other gay black men can get tested at take care of themselves , use protection do that we don't lose them.

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 года назад

The 2 actors who made that show "In the heat of the night " a success Caroll O Connor & Howard Rollings, both awesome actors.

@hotoldies 14 лет назад

The first time I saw Howard Rollins Jr., he had a starring role in a weekly PBS television series called "Our Street". I believe this was his film debut in the 1970's. I was impressed with his acting ability at the time and was not surprised to see that he was offered starring roles in the movies such as "Ragtime", Soldier's Story", and the television series "Heat in the Night" It was sad that he passed away at the peak of his career.

@waynedent7646 7 лет назад

Baltimoreans be proud that Howard hailed from here.

@greenmountavenue4122 4 года назад

His mother lived on North ave until she died.

@jeremynelson306 9 лет назад

the Greatest actors of all times "Mr. Howard E. Rollin's Jr." / "Mr. Carroll O' Connor"

@alisiaj3322 7 лет назад

I Love all his movies and show!! Grand Actor!

@celestematthews3266 6 лет назад

I loved in in the heat of the night, may he rest in peace forever

@timothykearns2232 10 лет назад

In the Heat of the Night was an excellent show. I still watch time-to-time on WGN. Too bad about Howard. He was one heck of a talent.......

@kejai3 9 лет назад

I'm watching it now lol

@timothykearns2232 9 лет назад

You go, Jawanza! I can't ever tune-away when it comes on.........!

@haumea420 6 лет назад

Watching it now. Every single episode I've seen at least 100 times over and over again!

@sgillman16 4 года назад

Im watching it now on WGN lol

@kendallrivers1119 2 года назад

Watch it on WGN and MeTv all the time lol.

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 года назад

I just wonder if Howard Rollings ever had the opportunity to ever meet Sidney Poitier who played Virgil Tibbs, in the original In the heat of the night

@jmerck62 6 лет назад

Happy 67th Birthday Sir

@waynedent2217 7 лет назад

I became a fan post humously and it makes me sad. I am from Baltimore and have visited his burial site. Such a talent and such a sad end.

@GingerBreadMan76 5 лет назад

I'm in Baltimore. Where is his grave site I'd like to visit? They cremated him though

@rodique1987 13 лет назад

howard was a damn good actor if he was alive today he would be the top black actor.

@jumaineadams9152 3 года назад

Facts

@Gemmia86 3 года назад

Yes I could believe that.

@buhleke 15 лет назад

RIP Howard, I loved you so much, in the heat of the night. I must have been only 9 yrs old, and I wished you were my dad.

@RetroJenny 14 лет назад

He was a great actor. This show was really good.

@macJC50640 14 лет назад

I watch In the Heat of the Night every morning on reruns. Howard is one of my favorite actors/characters on the show

@joshuapowell114 5 лет назад

Same

@NDW85 11 лет назад

Another role I remember seeing Mr. Rollins in was as Shavar Ross's father in the 1984 television movie, the house of Dies Drear. He was great in that film.

@andredupuis5461 6 лет назад

Nick Wells 👌👌

@ValleyGyrlTV 15 лет назад

It's so tragic how he died. I loved this man.

@janiselopez9793 2 года назад

Virgil tibbs was my #1 . I love his sassy attitude.

@lewisflowers4710 2 года назад

Rip Howard and carol

@Mattea68 15 лет назад

The early yrs of IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT were the best, When Carroll played the chief. I love the show. Carroll and Howard seemed to have a great chemistry for acting together. Howard did NOT died from Aids related Lymphoma, he just died from Lymphoma period. I hope they put the series out on Dvd before long

@roni1976 5 лет назад

Damn good tv show... i still watch it now!!!

@sherrysingleton5265 5 лет назад

He was to me a replica of Sidney Portier! Personal lifestyle brought him down.

@kc6442 6 лет назад

i been right there through many episodes and hair styles he then had, conks, afros, curls, even a lil fade! (R.I.P. Tibbs)

@Makebelieveginger 4 года назад

I miss him ❤️ rest in peace brother

@Mattea68 14 лет назад

@Sylviasworld08 Thanks for clearing that up. I know he was fired from the HOTN due to drug issues and being thrown in jail, but you have to admit he was a great actor as Virgil Tibbs. Its sad half of the cast is no long with us anymore. Carrroll O'Connor(Chief William O'Gillespie),His son Hugh O'Connor(Lonnie Jamison), Howard Rollins(Virgil Tibbs) and last by not least Lois Nettleton(JoAnne St.John) Magnolia Cafe. ITHOFN was a GREAT SHOW esp in the 88-92 seasons

@xanderluv 5 лет назад

Great man with faults like everyone. Great actor!

@jasminejohnson8663 2 года назад

Good actor

@veeseee128 13 лет назад

One time he was bigger than Denzel Washington. He was one of the best black actors Ive ever seen. He reminds me a lot of Sidney Potier. He was such a good dramatical actor. If you notice in the video you are watchin of him he looks a little sweet. Got his hair slick back, makeup on his face. looks like he might be wearing eyeliner. But hey back in the 80s just about a lot of male celebrities looked gay.

@JussAMann1 11 лет назад

How, or Why he past away, doesn't effect him as a great actor!, although its hard to imagine the things I've read being true, ie;; wanting to be buried in a woman's cocktail dress, etc,, a great actor, & can never be replaced!!

@ericadillworth6697 6 лет назад

Omg I sooo love this man forever. R.I.P MY FRIEND THANK YOU.

@mardemdel7 10 лет назад

Great actor! I loved his a soldiers story role...it inspired me to become an army lawyer

@alisiaj3322 7 лет назад

My favorite movie and grand cast!

@etorrence3328 2 года назад

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Rest Easy

@nafost 11 лет назад

Great actor!

@BlackPantherStudios 6 лет назад

rip to Howard Rollins great video clip

@marlzz8126 4 года назад

He was so talented. It was sad how he died so young

@lamarbrown3531 3 года назад

I think that Lance Gross should play Howard Rollins in a biopic with robbie Jones as producer

@nafost 10 лет назад

Miss this man

@longbeachmaumba7059 2 года назад

Never knew he starred in Dragtime.

@arethawhite3712 4 года назад

He was sexy as hell with that mustache!!!! Damn homegirl, your uncle was good looking as hell!! I love the movie Ragtime also!!!!! And that beautiful smile and cute laugh!!!!! RIP my brother 👼. Everytime I look at my cousin's Army picture, I think of Howard Rollins!!! Just wanted to let you know that little bit of info ok. Much love my friend 👋♥️. Be safe and blessed ok 🙏.

@Gemmia86 3 года назад

Yes, he was so handsome!!!

@khanmckay8312 9 месяцев назад

He would've been 73 yesterday.

@rosiepena8917 4 года назад

Such a talented black actor who broke barriers and died so tragically. He absolutely adored Carroll O'Connor whose son was also on the show and died by suicide the year before. I'm sure that was such a hard time for Carroll O'Connor to deal with both of their deaths around the same time. 😢😢😢

@reginegay3110 Год назад

Chocolate smooth skin. Delicious chin

@ShangoJamal 14 лет назад

@hotoldies OMG!!!! I have not heard anybody mention "Our Street" since I was maybe 5 or 6 years old. My grandmother LOVED that show. i wonder if I can find any mention of that online.

@csmpeoil 12 лет назад

Howard Rollins was an amazing actor. Loved him as Detective Virgil Tibbs. there's a great fb page with howard rollins during the n heat of the night tv show....... facebook dot com/inTheHeatOfTheNightFanClub

@WhisperingOaks118 3 года назад

I'm sorry, but I couldn't watch "In the Heat of the Night" after Howard Rollins left and replaced by Carl Weathers. I liked Weathers in the "Rocky" series, but something about Rollins I really liked. The last time I saw him act, he played a minister in "New York Undercover". He will be missed.

@dlass7710 13 лет назад

he sold it in a soldiers play god bless him

@Jasmine-ot8br 10 месяцев назад

2:06 they really use to do him dirty with the makeup lol he has such beautiful black skin and every part of your face doesn’t need to be the same color thank god for makeup changes nowadays

@WELOVEUSELENA 12 лет назад

IDK IF HE WAS GAY....RIP

@jakendrickwilliams8101 4 года назад

He will always be Virgil to me.

@brittneysands1635 5 лет назад

I wish drugs didn't mess his career up

@joshuapowell114 5 лет назад

Yeah...same

@miyoshiokelly6175 8 лет назад

I do agree with that rip mr tibbs

@rodique1987 13 лет назад

@hotoldies if he had lived longer even in this era he would star in even greater films.

@joshuapowell114 5 лет назад

Yeah

@Mattea68 14 лет назад

@jrmartin2010 ,The Tv Series from the 80s? and where is it

@veeseee128 13 лет назад

@rodique1987 It was in Jet magazine years ago back in the 80s I think. The same time he was doing the show.

@rodique1987 13 лет назад

@Realbrutha2 Rollins was better. Also Rollins was braking down walls to make denzel to be were he is today i think howard was a tespien someone who can plays any role u put him in. Dezel is a great actor but not in the same league as Howard

@rodique1987 13 лет назад

@veeseee128 whats the name of the article

@RayRay5776 8 лет назад

Detective Tibbs

@Princessfrmalmighty 14 лет назад

i never heard of this actor before until soilders story which was good and he was one hack of a good actor just like Denzal Wasington.

@veeseee128 13 лет назад

@MIKESOWELL u are so bright.

@TheTHOR1921 6 лет назад

Howard Rollins, was a guest on The Tonight Show he said the best acting job was convincing people he was straight . And he was actually Gay.

@unitedairforcepilot 13 лет назад

In the heat of the night is not on DVD. If it is then show me where to buy. From what I have seen it is not anywhere on DVD

@drewsmusical 4 года назад

I always liked him but he died from lymphoma a complication from AIDS so to say it was or wasn't is just a game of Semantics its sad his life was cut short no matter what he died from!

@TheBraveIntrovert 4 года назад

Poor feller....

@Gemmia86 3 года назад

😢

@veeseee128 13 лет назад

never knew he was a fairy. I read a article about him being pulled over for being under the influence of. he was wearing a ballarina TU TU. A dress.

@MzJanuary 5 лет назад

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@veeseee128 13 лет назад

@Realbrutha2 your opinion son, your opinion.

@rodique1987 13 лет назад

@veeseee128 I totally agree with you. Rollins was better. Also Rollins was braking down walls to make denzel to be were he is today i think howard was a tespien someone who can plays any role u put him in. Dezel is a great actor but not in the same league as Howard

@rodique1987 13 лет назад

@Mattea68 its out on dvd and the show was not the same without him

@rodique1987 13 лет назад

@spidermode One its on DVD.Secondly i agree with you the show was not the same with out him. he was a excellent actor

@bacardilvr 5 лет назад

Tibbs: How'd they kill Dugan? Gillespie: They just gunned him down. Tibbs: (Basically) Oh... Well, it's good to have you home. Poor Mitche...I mean Dugan