An
actor who had a brief run of popularity from the late
60s into the mid
70s, starring in
blaxploitation films. Noted for his silky voice, precise
diction, and unique brand of
cool, he unfortunately faded into
obscurity, although was
resurrected for a
cameo role in the
Def Jam produced
How to be a Player.
Some highlights from his career include The Mack, a post-SuperFly look at street justice and pimping costarring Richard Pryor, and the hippie odyssey Psych-Out, featuring a pre-stardom Jack Nicholson. Also of note are the rumors that Julien was being considered for the role of Marsellus Wallace in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, a choice that most likely would have radically altered the role from the gruff and overt menace of Ving Rhame's performance, to a smoother, more subtly dangerous crimelord.