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Philip Hepburn, born in 1941 in New York City, is known for his roles in "Bright Road" (1953), "Studio One" (1948), and "The Big Story" (1949), and was a notable actor in the cast of "The Cool World" during its original run. more...

James Earl Jones, who has an illustrious career marked by Tony Awards for The Great White Hope and Fences, was part of the cast of The Cool World in the past, showcasing his remarkable versatility and depth as an actor. more...

Cicely Tyson, who was part of the cast of "Cool World" on Broadway, is renowned for her illustrious career, including winning a 2013 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for "The Trip to Bountiful" and receiving an honorary Oscar in 2018. more...

Billy Dee Williams, who starred in the 1960 play version of *The Cool World*, has had a remarkable career on Broadway, including notable performances in *The Firebrand of Florence* (1945) and *A Taste of Honey* (1961), and later gained widespread acclaim for his roles in film and television, most famously as Lando Calrissian in the *Star Wars* saga. more...

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