George T. Odom (August 21, 1950 – c. September 21, 2016) was an American character actor, known for roles in film and television.
[2] In 1991, Odom made his film debut in Straight Out of Brooklyn, portraying Ray Brown, the troubled father of Dennis, played by Lawrence Gilliard Jr.[2][3] Odom received a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance, but lost to David Strathairn at the 1992 ceremony.
[1] Odom's and Strathairn's fellow nominees in that category were William H. Macy, John Malkovich and Glenn Plummer.
His television credits included guest appearances on New York Undercover, The Sopranos, Third Watch and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
George T. Odom died on September 17, 2016, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, at the age of 66.