Northern Calloway facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Northern Calloway
Calloway as David on Sesame Street
Born	Northern James Calloway (1948-09-10)September 10, 1948 New York City, U.S.
Died	January 9, 1990(1990-01-09) (aged 41) Ossining, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Ferncliff Cemetery
Occupation	Actor, singer
Years active	1966–1990

Northern James Calloway (born September 10, 1948 – died January 9, 1990) was an American actor and singer. He is best known for playing the character David on the popular children's TV show Sesame Street. He was on the show from 1971 to 1989.

Northern Calloway's Acting Career

Northern Calloway started his acting journey in New York City. He went to the High School of Performing Arts, which is a famous school for young artists. After graduating, he joined the Lincoln Center Repertory Company in 1966.

On Stage: Theatre Roles

Calloway performed in many plays during his career. He appeared in famous shows like A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Three Musketeers. He also played the main character in a play called The Louis Armstrong Story.

In 1968, he started acting on Broadway, which is the highest level of theatre in the United States. He was in plays such as Tiger at the Gates and The Me Nobody Knows. Even while working on television, he continued to perform on stage. He played the "Leading Player" in the musical Pippin both in London and on Broadway. Overall, he performed in six different Broadway shows between 1968 and 1980.

On Television: Sesame Street and More

In 1971, Northern Calloway joined the cast of Sesame Street during its second season. He played the character David Robinson. David was a friendly neighbor and later became the boyfriend of the character Maria Rodriguez.

A very important storyline for his character happened in 1982. After the actor Will Lee, who played Mr. Hooper, passed away, Sesame Street decided to show how the characters dealt with loss. Calloway's character, David, then became the new owner of Mr. Hooper's Store. He was one of the main human characters on the show for 18 years, appearing in over 1,200 episodes.

Northern Calloway as David on Sesame Street

Calloway also appeared in several TV movies and specials made by Sesame Workshop. These included Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978) and Don't Eat the Pictures (1983). He also lent his voice to some Muppet characters, like the Hipster and Baby Breeze. In 1989, Northern Calloway left Sesame Street due to health reasons. Viewers were told that his character David had moved to Florida.

Later Life and Passing

After leaving Sesame Street, Northern Calloway received medical care for his health at a hospital in Ossining, New York.

On January 9, 1990, Northern Calloway passed away at the age of 41. He was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery. At the time of his passing, his mother, Bunnetta Calloway, and his siblings, Gregory Calloway and Connie Calloway Jackson, were still alive.

Northern Calloway's Music

Northern Calloway also had a career as a singer. He released an album and several singles.

Albums

• 1978: David, Daydreamin' on a Rainy Day (Sesame Street #CTW 25518)

Singles

• 1973: "Stop (If I'm Gonna Save Any Part Of My Love For You)" b/w "Heart Of Stone" (United Artists #UA-XW311-W)
• 1974: "Meant to Be" (United Artists #UA-XW401)
• 1976: "My Name Is David" b/w "Subtraction Blues" (Sesame Street #CTW 99019)
• 1978: "More of the Same" w. Linda Gache (Statler #S9000)

Northern Calloway's Film and TV Appearances

Northern Calloway appeared in both movies and television shows.

Film

Television