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Tony King | |
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Born | Canton, Ohio, U.S. | May 6, 1947
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1971-present |
Tony Emanuel King (born May 6, 1947) is an American actor, political activist, and retired football player. A player for the Buffalo Bills for only one season in 1967, King subsequently became an actor and appeared in numerous exploitation and B movies, including several produced in Italy. In the 1980s, he became a member of the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to Malik Farrakhan.[1] He currently serves as the head of security for the hip-hop group Public Enemy.