Albert Tootie Heath was born on May 31, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Fantasia (1940), Frank's Place (1987) and Easy Street (1986). He was married to Beverly . He died on April 3, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Granduncle of Benin Mtume, Faulu Mtume, and Ife Mtume.
Jazz drummer who worked with Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Herbie Hancock, among other artists. He recorded several albums with his brothers, bassist Percy and sax player and flutist Jimmy.