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This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:American actresses. It includes actresses that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories ...
This awards season, Black actors have been collecting kudos in notable ways. Abbott Elementary‘s Quinta Brunson became the second Black woman to be named Outstanding Lead Actress in Comedy ...
Issa Rae (African-American mother), actress, comedienne; Rihanna, singer; Sam Richardson, actor and comedian; Amber Riley,actress and singer; Naya Rivera (a quarter African-American descent), actress and singer (d. 2020) [12] Evan Ross (African-American mother), actor; Amanda Seales (African American father), actress and comedian; Brian Michael ...
Octavia Lenora Spencer (born May 25, 1970) [1] [a] is an American actress. She is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to a nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards.
A 2004 Tony Award for her role in Broadway’s “A Raisin in the Sun” — marking the first time a Black actress won a Tony for a dramatic leading role. ... Black actors dominating TV today.
The first Black sitcom, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originated from a radio program in which two white men portrayed the Black characters. When adapted to TV in 1951 with a Black cast, the actors behaved ...
Karen Blanche Black (née Ziegler; July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013) was an American actress, screenwriter, singer, and songwriter. She rose to prominence for her work in various studio and independent films in the 1970s, frequently portraying eccentric and offbeat characters, and established herself as a figure of New Hollywood .
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 ...