Adams had a recurring role on the later seasons of “Homicide: Life on the Street” as Officer Jeff Westby. He returned to the role for the 2000 TV movie, “Homicide: The Movie.” While he was still appearing on “Homicide,” Adams landed the role for which he’s now best known, playing inmate Zahir Arif on HBO’s popular prison drama “Oz.” He also appeared in the 2002 movie “Empire.”
Tributes to Granville Adams
I lost my brotha today after a long battle with cancer. I don’t do well with loss because I’m unfamiliar with it.
Yo Granny we’ll be chopping it up on the other side one day.
News editor, Legacy.com. Named 2017's Obituary Writer of the Year by the Society of Professional Obituary Writers. Quoted by CNN, the New York Times, and Macleans.
