Adolph Caesar

Birth Name:

Adolph Caesar

Birth Date:

December 5, 1933

Birth Place:

Harlem, New York City

Death Date:

March 6, 1986

Place of Death:

Tough Guys film set, Los Angeles, California

Age:

Cause of Death:

Heart attack

Cemetery Name:

Ferncliff Cemetery

Claim to Fame:

Show Business

Adolph Caesar was an American actor, theatre director, dancer, and choreographer. He was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his supporting role in the film A Soldier's Story (1984). He also starred in the films The Color Purple (1985) and The Hitter (1979). Caesar was also known for his iconic voice and provided dramatic and chilling narration for classic movie trailers such as The Dawn of the Dead and A Nightmare on Elm Street. At age 52 he finally felt his career was taking off when he died on the second day of filming on the set of Tough Guys of a heart attack.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Ferncliff Cemetery

280 Secor Road

Hartsdale, New York, 10530

USA

North America

Map:

Grave Location:

Beechwood, Grave 238

Grave Location Description

After entering the entrance between Beechwood and Maplewood Section H, turn right at the first intersection. Drive about 140 feet and park your car along the road. Adolph Caesar’s grave will be on your right and is the first grave along the road near the “Beechwood” sign.