Sponsored Links Howard Rollins Complete Dating History Add new Post Sponsored Links Howard Rollins wiki Login to Edit Bio: Played the role of Investigator Virgil Tibbs on TV's In the Heat of the Night and earned an Oscar nomination for his work in Ragtime. He became passionate about acting after a friend convinced him to audition for a part in Of Mice and Men.Date of Birth: 17 Oct, 1950Zodiac Sign: LibraPlace of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United StatesDied: 46 years agoDate of Death: 08 Dec, 1996Profession: TV actor Show more bio data > Howard Rollins Latest Videos