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Born on May 10, 1940, Taurean Blacque was from Newark, New Jersey, United States. Public records list Taurean Blacque as a stage actor and television actor. Death is recorded on July 21, 2022, at the age of 82.
My Take
into something his own. As Detective Neal Washington on Hill Street Blues, he became a familiar face in millions of homes during a era when Black character actors rarely got that space. What moves me more, though, is that he turned his visibility outward, serving as a national spokesman for adoption services. That blend of craft and conscience is rare. He passed in 2022, but the cop he played and the cause he championed both still resonate.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Taurean Blacque
- Name (Japanese)
- トーリン・ブラック
- Reading
- とーりん・ぶらっく
- Born
- May 10, 1940 – July 21, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
- Origin
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / television actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurean%20Blacque
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3516168
3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Taurean Blacque born?
Born May 10, 1940.
When did Taurean Blacque die?
Died July 21, 2022, aged 82.
Where was Taurean Blacque from?
Taurean Blacque was from Newark, New Jersey, United States.
What did Taurean Blacque do?
Taurean Blacque worked as stage actor, television actor.
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