Taurean Blacque

Taurean Blacque turned a supporting role into something his own. As Detective Neal Washington on Hill Street Blues, he became a familiar face in millions of homes during an 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.

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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

Origin

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Occupation

stage actor / television actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Dragon

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurean%20Blacque
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3516168

Tags

• New Jersey
• stage actor
• television actor

Last updated

September 28, 2026

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