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Julius Carry
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Carry at the San Diego Comic-Con International, July 2006
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Julius John Carry III
March 12, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Died | August 19, 2008 (aged 56) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1973–2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Naomi Carry |
| Parent(s) | Helen Carry |
Julius John Carry III (born March 12, 1952 – died August 19, 2008) was an American actor. He started his acting career in 1979. One of his most famous roles was playing Sho'Nuff in the martial arts movie The Last Dragon. He also appeared in many TV shows.
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Becoming an Actor: Early Life and Education
Julius Carry grew up in Chicago, Illinois. When he was 15, he joined an acting group called the Spartan Players. He loved acting in plays like Hamlet and West Side Story.
After touring with the Spartan Players, Julius joined the Chicago Actors Repertory Company. He performed with them for four years. Later, he moved to Los Angeles. There, he studied at Loyola Marymount University. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in film and TV production.
Julius Carry's Acting Career
Julius Carry was known for many roles. He played Lord Bowler in the TV series The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. This show aired in 1993 and 1994. Lord Bowler was a bounty hunter who became the main character's best friend.
He also played the villain Sho'nuff in the movie The Last Dragon. This role made him very memorable. Julius Carry appeared in many other popular TV shows. These include Murphy Brown, Family Matters, and A Different World. He also guest-starred on Boy Meets World as a college professor and later as Sgt. Alvin Moore. His last acting role was in 2006 on the show The Unit.
Julius Carry's Family Life
Julius Carry had a brother named Ronald and a mother named Helen. His mother was a minister. He was married twice. His second wife was Naomi Carry.
Remembering Julius Carry
Julius Carry passed away on August 19, 2008. He was 56 years old. He died at his home in California from pancreatic cancer. He is remembered for his many roles in movies and television.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The 12th Man | Sonny | TV Movie |
| 2002 | The New Guy | Coach | |
| 2000 | Schimmel | Doctor | TV Movie |
| 1989 | Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin | Temple Brown | TV Movie |
| 1989 | Jake Spanner, Private Eye | Lenny | TV Movie |
| 1988 | Police Story: Monster Manor | Aaron | TV Movie |
| 1988 | Why on Earth? | Julius J Carry Bill | TV Movie |
| 1988 | Moving | Coach Wilcox | |
| 1987 | World Gone Wild | Nitro | |
| 1985 | The Man with One Red Shoe | CIA Agent | |
| 1985 | The Last Dragon | Sho'nuff / The Shogun of Harlem | |
| 1984 | Goldie and the Bears | Walker Johnson | TV Movie |
| 1979 | The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh | Malik Jamal Truth | |
| 1979 | Disco Godfather | Bucky |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | The Unit | Colonel George | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Half & Half | Earl | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Columbo | Policeman | 1 episode |
| 2002 | The Hughleys | Marcos | 1 episode |
| 2002 | Do Over | Principal Glen Rudd | 4 episodes |
| 2001 | Nikki | Frank Schisler | 1 episode |
| 2001 | Men, Women & Dogs | Stan | 1 episode |
| 2001 | Diagnosis Murder | Roger Calender | 1 episode |
| 2001–04 | JAG | Maj. Gen. Paul Spinoza / Alton Foreland | 2 episodes |
| 2001–02 | The District | Reverend Garvey | 4 episodes |
| 2000 | Strong Medicine | Art Lewis | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Spin City | Nick Mitchell | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Moesha | Mr. Filmore | 1 episode |
| 1999 | Grown Ups | Mr. Richmond | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place | Bill | 13 episodes |
| 1997 | Caroline in the City | Reggie | 1 episode |
| 1997–00 | Boy Meets World | Sergeant Moore / Professor Michaels | 3 episodes |
| 1997–98 | Cosby | Robert / Bradshaw | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Misery Loves Company | Perry | 8 episodes |
| 1995–96 | Maybe This Time | Brock | 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Grace Under Fire | Ted Larkin | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Empty Nest | Bo | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Earth 2 | Les Firestein | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Tales from the Crypt | Detective Connors | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Murder, She Wrote | Sergeant Bill Davis | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Dinosaurs | Mudbelly | 1 episode |
| 1993 | Cutters | Troy King | 5 episodes |
| 1993–94 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Lord Bowler | 27 episodes |
| 1992 | Family Matters | Oscar | 1 episode |
| 1992–96 | Murphy Brown | Mitchell Baldwin | 5 episodes |
| 1991 | A Different World | Larry Beaujolais | 1 episode |
| 1989–91 | Doctor Doctor | Dr. Abe Butterfield | 40 episodes |
| 1988 | Tanner '88 | Secret Serviceman | 1 episode |
| 1988–89 | It's a Living | Reggie St. Thomas | 2 episodes |
| 1988–89 | Duet | Luke | 2 episodes |
| 1987 | Moonlighting | Inmate | 1 episode |
| 1987 | Fame | Billy Waters | 1 episode |
| 1986–89 | 227 | Dale Evans / Franklin 'Rocketman' Garvard | 3 episodes |
| 1986–87 | The New Leave It to Beaver | Don St. Don / Don St. John | 2 episodes |
| 1985 | Misfits of Science | Odor Williams | 1 episode |
| 1985 | The Jeffersons | Bobby | 1 episode |
| 1985 | The A-Team | Mussaf | 1 episode |
| 1985 | E/R | Bill Ford | 1 episode |
| 1983 | Newhart | Celtic | 1 episode |
| 1983 | Bay City Blues | Willie Henderson | 2 episodes |
| 1983 | Alice | Customer #3 | 1 episode |
| 1982 | Hill Street Blues | Cab Customer | 1 episode |
| 1982 | Benson | Zeke Webster, an ex-con | 1 episode |
| 1980 | The White Shadow | Basketball Player | 1 episode |
