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Toshi Toda (Grocery Store Man): The summary lists older cast members but omits Tincomplete-list

#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Menace II Society (1993), who was the oldest cast member at time of filming, how old were they, and what was their role?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The oldest cast member in the 1993 film Menace II Society was Arnold Johnson.

Key Details:

Role: He played Thomas Lawson (also known as "Grandpapa"), the devout and sternly moral grandfather of the protagonist, Caine. In the film, he is the voice of conscience, famously asking Caine, "Do you want to live or die?" and reminding him of the biblical commandment "Thou shalt not kill."
Age at Time of Filming: Johnson was 71 years old during the production. He was born on November 15, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York. Since the film was shot primarily in late 1992 (starting roughly six months after the L.A. Riots) and early 1993, he celebrated his 71st birthday shortly before or during the filming process.
Significance: His performance provided a sharp contrast to the film's violent urban environment, representing an older generation's traditional values and religious foundation. Arnold Johnson was a veteran actor known for his breakout role in the 1969 cult classic Putney Swope and appearances in films like Shaft (1971).

Comparison with Other Older Cast Members:

While the film featured several veteran actors, Johnson was significantly older than his colleagues:

June Kyoto Lu (the Grocery Store Woman) was born in 1932, making her approximately 60–61 at the time.
Marilyn Coleman (Grandmama) was born in 1934, making her approximately 58–59 at the time.
Bill Duke (the Detective) was born in 1943, making him approximately 49–50 at the time.
Samuel L. Jackson (Tat Lawson) was born in 1948, making him 44 at the time.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Arnold Johnson was born on November 15, 1921, making him the oldest credited cast member.

[2] Arnold Johnson played Thomas Lawson, the grandfather of the main character Caine.

[3] The character Thomas Lawson asks Caine, 'My grandpa asked me one time if I care whether I live or die.'

[4] The character quotes Exodus 20:13, 'Thou shalt not kill,' to Caine and O-Dog.

[5] Filming took place in late 1992. Johnson turned 71 in November 1992.

[6] Arnold Johnson's birthdate is November 15, 1921.

[7] June Kyoto Lu was born March 10, 1932.

[8] Marilyn Coleman was born March 23, 1934.

[9] Bill Duke was born February 26, 1943.

[10] Samuel L. Jackson was born December 21, 1948.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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Toshi Toda (Grocery Store Man)

The summary lists older cast members but omits Toshi Toda (born 1943), who is the same age as Bill Duke. However, since he is not the oldest, this is a minor omission.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What other films did Arnold Johnson appear in?

#02 Did Arnold Johnson win any awards for his role in Menace II Society?

#03 Who was the youngest cast member in Menace II Society?

#S SOURCES

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#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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The oldest cast member in the 1993 film *Menace II Society* was **Arnold Johnson**. ### Key Details: * **Role:** He played **Thomas Lawson** (also known as "Grandpapa"), the devout and sternly moral grandfather of the protagonist, Caine. In the film, he is the voice of conscience, famously asking Caine, "Do you want to live or die?" and reminding him of the biblical commandment "Thou shalt not kill." * **Age at Time of Filming:** Johnson was **71 years old** during the production. He was born on **November 15, 1921**, in Brooklyn, New York. Since the film was shot primarily in late 1992 (starting roughly six months after the L.A. Riots) and early 1993, he celebrated his 71st birthday shortly before or during the filming process. * **Significance:** His performance provided a sharp contrast to the film's violent urban environment, representing an older generation's traditional values and religious foundation. Arnold Johnson was a veteran actor known for his breakout role in the 1969 cult classic *Putney Swope* and appearances in films like *Shaft* (1971). ### Comparison with Other Older Cast Members: While the film featured several veteran actors, Johnson was significantly older than his colleagues: * **June Kyoto Lu** (the Grocery Store Woman) was born in 1932, making her approximately **60–61** at the time. * **Marilyn Coleman** (Grandmama) was born in 1934, making her approximately **58–59** at the time. * **Bill Duke** (the Detective) was born in 1943, making him approximately **49–50** at the time. * **Samuel L. Jackson** (Tat Lawson) was born in 1948, making him **44** at the time.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The oldest cast member in Menace II Society (1993) was Arnold Johnson (born November 15, 1921), who was 71 years old at the time of filming. He played Thomas Lawson (Grandpapa), the religious grandfather of the protagonist Caine. His character is known for asking Caine, "Do you want to live or die?" and quoting the commandment "Thou shalt not kill." Other older cast members included June Kyoto Lu (60), Marilyn Coleman (58), and Bill Duke (49).

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