Hi, guys!
In this video you`ll see how the actors of the movie Harlem Nights (1989) have
changed. You`ll know their real names and age. I will show you how they looked then,
and what`s with them now, in 2023. Don`t forget to like and subscribe to the channel. Let`s go!
Quick (Eddie Murphy) is a charismatic gangster and former boxer. He owns a nightclub where he
runs an illegal gambling business, and his fighting skills helps him to protect his
friends and business. He is very witty and has some knowledge of magic and divination.
Jack Jenkins is the reigning champion and loyal patron of the Sugar Ray Club. Because
of his status and position, he enjoys the attention of women. He stutters,
but it doesn`t bother him at all, as he`s very confident in himself.
Bennie Wilson is a friend of Sugar Ray and Quick. He is cheerful,
brave and always ready to protect his friends and business. He has a sharp mind,
quick reactions and a good sense of humor. Played by Redd Foxx, who died of a heart attack in 1991.
Dominique La Rue is the attractive and charming mistress of Bugsy Calhoune. She has a good taste
and loves a chic life. Her charms fascinate absolutely any man. She is confident in herself,
and knows what she wants from life and from men. played by Jasmine Guy.
Sugar Ray is a seasoned gangster and Quick's mentor, and he also owns a bar in Harlem. He
is witty, wise and level-headed in business, but when necessary,
he is ready to fight. The role was played by Richard Pryor, who died of a heart attack in 2005.
Phil Cantone is a powerful mobster who controls Harlem. He`s cruel,
cold-blooded and believes that his money and power can buy everything. He will stop at
nothing to protect his interests. Played by Danny Aiello, who died after a short illness in 2019.
Bugsy Calhoune is a ruthless gangster who works for Phil Cantone. He solves problems with force,
not reason, and believes that violence and murder are the only ways to achieve his
goals. Played by Michael Lerner, who died of brain complications in 2023.
Annie is Sugar Ray's wife. She is very attractive and smart, always aware of all the affairs of her
husband. She often helps him with advice and support in his business. She is self-confident,
has a good taste and style. The role was played by Berlinda Tolbert.
Richie Vento (Vic Polizos) – works for Bugsy Calhoune. He is calm,
quiet and very insecure. He likes to drink and think about life. Doesn`t like to take risks,
but one day he met Lady Heroin, and after a night of love, he became her partner in a drug deal.
Crying Man is an extraordinary gangster working for Bugsy Calhoune. He is very emotional,
unbalanced and a little crazy. He accidentally kills his friend and it absolutely pisses him off
and when he meets Quick, he is ambushed. The role was played by Arsenio Hall.
Tommy Smalls is a cunning gangster. He conducts dishonest deals and throws a
partners. He framed and robbed Bugsy Calhoune, which is why he repays with his life. The role
was played by Thomas Mikal Ford, who died from a ruptured abdominal aneurysm in 2016.
Tony – works for Bugsy Calhoune. He is young,
witty and sly. He has achieved a lot in his age and knows his worth. He is very responsible and
work comes first for him. He is devoted to his boss and will do anything for him.
Willie – doing business with Sugar Ray. He is a self-sufficient and self-confident man. He
knows how things are done, loves his job, has a good sense of humor and a sharp mind that
helps to soften many difficult situations. The role was played by Uncle Ray Murphy.
Jimmy works for the Sugar Ray team. He`s a careerist, smart and focused on business.
Often spends time at the bar listening to the music and enjoying life. He loves women
and they loves him. Played by Charlie Murphy, who died from leukemia in 2017.
Man with Broken Nose – crying Man's partner. He is a small caliber gangster
who does small jobs and errands for Bugsy Calhoune. He is young and quick-tempered,
loves to take part in skirmishes, ready to help his partners. Played by Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Young Quick is an orphan boy who survives as best as he can. He runs small errands for Sugar
Ray. He is quick, smart, sharp-tongued and very brave. He is ready to defend his name
and those who help and protect him. The role was played by Desi Arnez Hines II.
Toothless Gambler is a player who constantly bets and often loses. He believes that children
bring him bad luck. He is strong and rough, ready to take advantage of the
power if he loses at the craps. Played by Ji-Tu Cumbuka, who died of cancer in 2017.
Crapshooter is a player who frequents the Sugar Ray Club. He is a very nervous and emotional man,
often rude and unable to control himself during bets. Nevertheless,
he is a cheerful person, loves good drinks and cheerful company. Played by Ty Granderson Jones.
Desk Sergeant – works for the local police. He is cunning, loves money and is happy to earn even if
it`s not very fair. Nevertheless, he does his job well and tries not only for his own good,
but also helps other people. The role was played by Mike Genovese.
Cop – works for Phil Cantone and Bugsy Calhoune. He protects their interests and, of course,
turns a blind eye to all the crimes they have committed. He is hypocritical and not respectable,
corruptible and feels himself omnipotent. The role was played by William Utay.
Detective Hogan also works for the police and does a sweep for Phil Cantone. He is
level-headed and prefers to solve problems with his mind, but there are extreme cases when the
detective resorts to force and his authority. The role was played by Eugene Robert Glazer.
Crapshooter is an avid dice player. He loves stakes, risks and money. He
is a self-sufficient and self-confident man who likes to spend his time playing games,
smoking a cigar measuredly. He is always surrounded by women and knows his worth.
Vera is the owner of a brothel. She is witty and shows courage and determination when she
is the target of gangsters trying to take over her business. Played by Della Reese,
who, after suffering a brain aneurysm and diabetes, died of poor health in 2017.
Sunshine is a prostitute who pretends to be Lady Heroine, a famous drug dealer. She is young,
attractive, smartly dressed and knows how to attract a man. She fits into the role perfectly,
seducing and using Richie Vento to frame Bugsy Calhoune. Played by Lela Rochon.
Lady (Kathleen Bradley) is an attractive young woman who is a friend of Tommy Smalls. She is
witty, educated, self-confident and knows what she wants from life. She loves status men,
since she herself has a considerable fortune and a high position in society.
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