
DeWayne Jessie
Known for: Acting
Born: September 21, 1951
DeWayne Jessie (a.k.a. "Otis Day"; born September 21, 1951) is an American character actor best known for his portrayal of Otis Day in National Lampoon's Animal House. In the movie, the songs "Shama Lama Ding Dong" and "Shout" were sung by Lloyd G. Williams and lip-synched by Jessie. In the 1980s, Jessie purchased the rights to the band name Otis Day and The Knights from Universal Studios and formed a real-life version of the band with some members of his family and toured the country for years…
Known for

Car Wash
1976
Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
2003

Halls of Anger
1970

Scott Joplin
1977

Where the Buffalo Roam
1980

The Star Chamber
1983

Darktown Strutters
1975

Sparkle
1976

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976

D.C. Cab
1983

Which Way Is Up?
1977

Firehouse
1973

Gorp
1980

Thank God It's Friday
1978

Animal House
1978

Drawn Together
2004

Beyond Westworld
1980

The New Centurions
1972

Medical Story
1975

Rage!
1980

Fun with Dick and Jane
1977