227 Actors You Might Not Know Passed Away

In the final season of "227," Paul Winfield joined the cast as Julian C. Barlow, who buys "227" but doesn't take to his owner duties as effortlessly as he initially hopes. At first, Barlow attempts to avoid interacting with the tenants. That approach inevitably fails, luckily for Barlow; he soon requires Mary's help to keep the deed for 227 out of the hands of his soon-to-be ex-wife. 

Winfield's career was aided by famed actor Sidney Poitier, who helped Winfield land a role in 1969's "The Lost Man," according to The Guardian. The actor went on to star in a number of high-profile projects throughout the decades. He appeared in classics like "The Terminator," "Presumed Innocent," and "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." His work in television was just as high profile, including a part on the groundbreaking network sitcom "Julia." He also contributed voice work for "The Simpsons." 

Winfield's most notable role was that of Nathan Lee in the 1972 adaptation of "Sounder." The film was the debut of actor Cicely Tyson and earned both performers historic Oscar nominations in the leading acting categories. The film also scooped up nominations for best picture and adapted screenplay for its story of a family of sharecroppers faced with burning injustices in the Depression-era south.

The actor passed away from a heart attack at age 62 in 2004.