Howard Rollins

Biography:
Howard Rollins (October 17, 1950 – December 8, 1996) was an American television, film, and stage actor.

He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime and Virgil Tibbs on In the Heat of the Night.
Place of Birth:
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Known for:
Acting
Birthday:
Oct 17, 1950
Died on:
Dec 8, 1996