Jan 17, 2004 ron o neal, whose role as a fashionable and fearless drug dealer in the 1972 blaxploitation film superfly made him a cult hero among many african americans, has died. Part of exploitation films is focusing on lurid content, and superfly looks to have that in spades. The film is well known for its soundtrack, written and produced by soul musician curtis mayfield. Ron oneal ethnicity of celebs what nationality ancestry race. From utica, ny he got his big break when he was cast in charles gordones pulitzer prizewinning play no place to be somebody, which began at offbroadways public theater and later went to broadway in 1969. Forever tagged as the super baaaaaaad super fly, actor ron oneal has spent his entire post 70s career trying to break the chains of a stereotype that made him his fortune. Ron oneal, 66, actor who starred in superfly films the new. Ron oneal, a stage and film actor who rode the wave of blaxploitation movies in the early 1970s starring as the sartorially resplendent harlem drug dealer in the 1972 hit superfly, has died.
Ron o neal electrified a generation as a tough, shrewd drug dealer in superfly. Tall, lean, handsome veteran stage and classically trained actor, best known for his iconic role as youngblood priest the long haired, stylishly dressed cocaine dealer who wants to make one last big score so he can retire from the cocaine business, in the. Directed by gordon parks jr with ron oneal, carl lee, sheila frazier, julius harris. See more ideas about superfly, african american actors and ron oneal. Superfly is one of the most enduring streetwise films of its era, due to the dynamic central performance of ron oneal red dawn, original gangstas, the sizzling score by curtis mayfield and the gritty direction of the late gordon parks, jr.
Super fly 1972 official trailer ron oneal, sheila frazier movie hd super fly is a cocaine dealer who begins to realize that his life will soon. Nov 07, 20 first part of my interview with ron o neal, star of super fly. I watched ron oneal on superfly for the first time on sunday morning 3rd of june, 2007 in the uk, but to tell the truth, i am a curtis mayfield fan and had the superfly album and wanted to always see the movie. Ron oneal grew up in a workingclass neighborhood of cleveland, ohio, to the parents of eunice and ernest oneal a former jazz musician who. This film made an impression on me, and i can detect certain popculture aspect that may or may not have been start from this movie. At 18, o neal joined the latter citys karamu house, an experimental interracial. Career criminal youngblood priest wants out of the atlanta drug scene, but as he ramps up sales, one little slip up threatens to bring the whole operation down ron oneal once upon a time. Ron oneal was best known for his iconic role in the 1972 blaxploitation breakthrough superfly. Ron oneal full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. At 18, o neal joined the latter citys karamu house, an experimental interracial theatrical troupe. In 1972 you got an extended sexy, soapy bathtub lovemaking scene, complete with some rather elegantly filmed female nudity sheila frazier is the actor, playing opposite the movies star, ron o. Ron oneal, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 66, spent most of his professional life trying to live down his role of the badass youngblood priest in superfly 1972, one of the key. With al fann, phillip fenty, sheila frazier, robert guillaume. See more ideas about african american actors, superfly and american actors.
The blaxploitation movies would eventually lead to such films as beverly hills cop and lethal weapon, and oneal. Superfly is one of the most enduring streetwise films of its era, due to the dynamic central performance of ron o neal red dawn, original gangstas, the sizzling score by curtis mayfield and the gritty direction of the late gordon parks, jr. The trailer is a stylish celebration of excess and wealth. Forever tagged as the super baaaaaaad super fly, actor ron o neal has spent his entire post 70s career trying to break the chains of a stereotype that made him his fortune. Trevor jackson talks ron oneals character in superfly.
The daily routine of cocaine dealer priest who wants to score one more super deal and retire. He soon comes to the attention of local hood louisiana slim for his pool sharking and takes an interest in the mobsters moll, lola. Ron oneal was an american actor, director, and screenwriter. He soon comes to the attention of local hood louisiana slim for his pool sharking and. Super fly 1972 official trailer ron oneal, sheila frazier movie hd super fly is a cocaine dealer who begins to realize that his life will soon end with either prison or his death. At 18, oneal joined the latter citys karamu house, an experimental interracial theatrical troupe. Ron oneal, the actor who briefly became an international star in the film superfly after producers saw his performance in the play no place to be somebody, died of. Based in baltimore, his character otis comes to the city with ideas about making his fortune by hustling one way or another. I am % sure, that is a corvette c3 corvorado, design and handbuild by les dunham, boonton, nj, usa. Jan 16, 2004 ron o neal, a stage and film actor who rode the wave of blaxploitation movies in the early 1970s starring as the sartorially resplendent harlem drug dealer in the 1972 hit superfly, has died. Ron oneal electrified a generation as a tough, shrewd drug dealer in superfly.
As the lead character youngblood priest, the late ron oneal brought a fresh take on the man of few words cinema archetype. Dec 28, 2017 ron oneal was best known for his iconic role in the 1972 blaxploitation breakthrough superfly. Of tough, humble beginnings, ron was the son of a wannabe jazz musician who became a factory worker in order to support the family, growing up in clevelands black ghetto. Only 1977s brothers and the 1984 tv movie sophisticated gents feature oneal in roles of any merit. Dec 03, 2011 9 videos play all superfly full movie 1972 bigcal1986 blaxploitation clip. May 24, 2017 there are good role models and there is ron oneal as superfly. There are good role models and there is ron oneal as superfly. This movie captured the essence of the cocaine business in nyc in the 70s. Frankly, ive not been pleased with most of what ive had to do, ron confessed to me during. First part of my interview with ron oneal, star of super fly. Jun 20, 2014 rip ron oneal one of the great actors of the 70s. Superfly by gordon parks gordon parks, ron oneal, carl lee. He was known for starring as youngblood priest in the film superfly 1972 he was married to audrey pool, until his death. The working titles of the picture were super fly two and super fly ii.
Feb 18, 2004 ron o neal, who has died of pancreatic cancer aged 66, spent most of his professional life trying to live down his role of the badass youngblood priest in superfly 1972, one of the key. This time, cutie trevor jackson, usually seen playing naive college students in movies like. Everything from the clothes, the language and vehicles of that era are captured in this movie. Furthermore, curtis mayfields soundtrack remains one of the greatest movie soundtrack albums from the 70s or any other time. Part 1 of 5 great 45 minute long documentary on blaxploitation hero ron oneal and the movie superfly from the e. Ron oneal september 1, 1937 january 14, 2004 was an american actor, director and screenwriter, who rose to fame in his role as youngblood priest, a new york cocaine dealer, in the blaxploitation film super fly 1972 and its sequel super fly t. Starring ron oneal as drug dealer priest, the films popularity was based on its male protagonist taking it to the man with his success in the life. Superfly extras interview with ron oneal 720p hd upscale.
Chris hemsworth thanks fans as extraction poised to become. Ron oneal curtis mayfield tv icon black actors black actresses black celebrities vintage black glamour raining men superfly the 101 best new york movies of all time the 101 best new york movies include classics like the godfather and serpico and romantic comedies like. Yes, i am a camera man paparazzi i actually have a shot of his children, he had two a boy and a girl. Mar 23, 2018 part of exploitation films is focusing on lurid content, and superfly looks to have that in spades. At 18, oneal joined the latter citys karamu house, an experimental interracial. First part of my interview with ron o neal, star of super fly. Jul 10, 2014 super fly 1972 official trailer ron oneal, sheila frazier movie hd super fly is a cocaine dealer who begins to realize that his life will soon end with either prison or his death. A profile on leading man ron oneal, produced at the time of the films initial release, is also included, as well as another featurette with costume designer nate adams showing off some vintage threads used in the movie, the original theatrical trailer, and an illuminating audioonly interview with the late curtis mayfield in which he. Ron oneal surfaced to the spotlight after starring in superfly in 1972 you are watching the movie superfly on putlocker hd.
The hitter 1979, starring ron oneal, shelia frazier, and adolph caesar duration. Super fly 1972 official trailer ron oneal, sheila frazier movie hd. One great contribution is that curtis mayfields musical score is awesome. Directed by gordon parks jr with ron o neal, carl lee, sheila frazier, julius harris. Ron oneal, whose role as the cocaine dealer youngblood priest in the 1972 film superfly epitomized the eras blaxploitation genre, died. The son of an erstwhile jazz musician, africanamerican actor ron o neal was born in utica and raised in cleveland. But he claimed after superfly all he was offered were roles as pimps and drug dealers. Jan 17, 2004 sheila frazier and ron o neal as the drug dealer hero in 1972s superfly. Department of afroamerican research arts culture,188 views 11. Ron oneal was great in this movie and the storyline is realistic.
Ron oneal in superfly 1972 african american movies. Super fly 1972, ron oneal, shelia frazier, carl lee. Ron o neal full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Although actor ron oneal, who played priest in the 1970s version, helped develop the movie into an iconic production, trevor sought to make the character his own in the remake. Tall, lean, handsome veteran stage and classically trained actor, best known for his iconic role as youngblood priest the long haired, stylishly dressed cocaine dealer who wants to make one last big score so he can retire from the cocaine business, in the seminal 1972 crime drama super fly. Ron oneal grew up in a workingclass neighborhood of cleveland, ohio, to the parents of eunice and ernest oneal a former jazz musician who earned his living as a factory worker.
The producers of superfly, urban crime film were impressed with his work. The new superfly trailer looks stylish and explosive. Sheila frazier and ron oneal as the drug dealer hero in 1972s superfly. Superfly actor ron oneal, 70s blaxploitation film star. Super fly is a 1972 american blaxploitation crime drama film directed by gordon parks jr. Who thought this movie would alter a culture forever. Oneal was also a director and writer for the sequel, and for the film up against. Bonus is a smal movie about les dunhams corvorados with les dunham self. Ron oneal curtis mayfield tv icon black actors black actresses black celebrities vintage black glamour raining men superfly the 101 best new york movies of all time the 101 best new york movies include classics like the godfather and serpico and romantic comedies like annie hall and desperately seeking susan.
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