Blaxploitation classic ‘The Mack’ star Max Julien passes away

Max Julien, who starred in the 1973 blaxploitation classic The Mack opposite a young Richard Pryor, has died. He was 88.

He died on New Year’s Day at Sherman Oaks Hospital, his wife of 30 years, Arabella, told media.

The cause of death had not been determined, she said.

Julien, was an American actor, sculptor, and clothes designer best known for his role as Goldie in the 1973 blaxploitation film, The Mack. He also appeared in Def Jam’s How to Be a Player and he guest starred on TV shows such as The Mod Squad, The Bold Ones: The Protectors, and One on One.