Person biography:
Julien's career began in New York's Off-Broadway circuit, starring in productions such as Joseph Papp's Shakespeare in the Park. He then transitioned to film, co-starring with Jack Nicholson in Psych-Out (1968) and Candice Bergen in Getting Straight (1970).
In Uptight (1968),Julien received critical acclaim, with the New York Times praising his performance. He went on to write the screenplay for Cleopatra Jones (1973) and co-produce the film.
Julien then wrote, produced, and starred in Thomasine & Bushrod (1974),a western that garnered him a NAACP Image Award nomination. He took a sabbatical from film to explore other creative pursuits, including writing poetry and completing a novel, Dark Clowns Kickin' Ass.
In the 1990s, Julien returned to filmmaking, writing, directing, and starring in the docudrama Sketches Of A Man/The Charles Drew Story. He also wrote, directed, and starred in Sangu, The Silent One (1995),a film that received critical acclaim in Nigeria.
In the 2000s, Julien became a sought-after guest speaker and writer, penning lyrics for various hip-hop artists, including Do Or Die and Rue Davis. He also wrote dialogue for a Warner Brothers video game based on Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" character.
Julien's face has been featured in the lobby of Magic Johnson's Theatres, and he has been praised by celebrities such as Stevie Wonder, Samuel L. Jackson, and Rick Ross. His work on The Mack (1973) has been sampled by numerous rappers, making him a cult figure among young people.
Throughout his career, Julien has been recognized for his contributions to film and music, including a NAACP Image Award nomination and a starring cameo in the comedy film "How To Be A Player".
