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This is a list of African-American actors by alphabetical order. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article and/or references showing the person is African American and a notable actor.
First Black actress to be nominated after previously winning. First time three films have Black performers nominated for Supporting Actress in the same year. 2017: The Shape of Water: Zelda Fuller Nominated First Black actress to be nominated twice after previously winning. First Black actress to be nominated two years in a row. Mary J. Blige ...
African-American actresses and actors are more common on the big screen, but they are still scarce in bigger blockbuster movies. Reasons for this may be that "with the stakes high, many studio executives worry that films that focus on African-American themes risk being too narrow in their appeal to justify the investment.
As one of the most influential Black women celebrities, Oprah Winfrey is an actress, philanthropist, producer and global media leader. She hosted the highest-rated daytime TV talk show, “The ...
25 famous Black American actors and their most important roles Here’s a star-studded list of 25 famous Black actors in Hollywood you should know. #1 John David Washington
One of the best-known Black actors on television, Idris Elba became a household name by playing Stringer Bell in the HBO series “The Wire” from 2002-2004. The London-born actor’s TV credits ...
Best Supporting Actress: Orange Is the New Black: Nominated 2016 Viola Davis: Best Actress – Drama Series: How to Get Away with Murder: Nominated Taraji P. Henson: Empire: Won Queen Latifah: Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film: Bessie: Nominated Uzo Aduba: Best Supporting Actress: Orange Is the New Black: Nominated Regina King ...
Every Black actor and actress, director and comedian stands on the shoulders of those who paved the way for future generations. In honor of Black History Month, ET is celebrating some of the ...