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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.
Hollywood has nonetheless shown an interest in recent years to bank more heavily on African-American actors and themes." [ citation needed ] “The consolidation of a black presence in the movies and television did not signal the arrival of a postracial Hollywood any more than the election of Barack Obama in 2008 spelled the end of America's ...
The up-and-coming African-American actor voiced young Simba in the live-action “The Lion King” (2019) and even lent his voice to a track on co-star Childish Gambino’s album “Awaken, My ...
Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to win an Academy Award, in 1940. This list of Black Academy Award winners and nominees is fully current as the 95th Academy Awards , which was held on March 12, 2023.
Winfrey has used her platform to amplify African-American narratives and is recognized as a trailblazer in Hollywood. [22] Tyler Perry: Known for creating a self-sustaining production model, Perry's works, such as the Madea series, highlight African-American experiences with humor and heart. He is the first African-American to own a major film ...
Two years after McDaniel's historic win at the Oscars, Lena Horne, singer, actress, dancer and activist was the first Black actress to sign a long-term contract with a major Hollywood studio (MGM).
Laz Alonso. Before Cuban-American Laz Alonso hit the silver screen, you could find him on Wall Street working as an investment banker. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Alonso got his start in ...
Pages in category "African-American actresses" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 209 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .