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Black American actors over 50 don’t always get the recognition they deserve — even from major institutions like the Academy Awards. Still, their legacy and influence is undeniable.
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.
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 ...
M. Eva Marcille; Brandi Chavonne Massey; Chenoa Maxwell; Lady May (rapper) X Mayo; Nomzamo Mbatha; Rose McClendon; Marilyn McCoo; Hattie McIntosh; Stephanie McKay
First Black actress to be nominated after previously winning. 2017: The Shape of Water: Zelda Fuller Nominated First Black actress to be nominated two years in a row (nominated the same years as first Black actor). Mary J. Blige: Mudbound: Florence Jackson Nominated First Black woman to receive multiple Oscar nominations in the same year.
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 ...
French actress; sister of fellow actor and centenarian Christian Casadesus [50] Wally Cassell: 1912–2015: 103: Italian-born American character actor and businessman [51] Raymond Cauchetier: 1920–2021: 101: French photographer (French New Wave films) [52] Marge Champion: 1919–2020: 101: American dancer, choreographer and actress [53] Juli ...
As one of our younger Black famous female actors, Storm first rose to prominence for her breakout role as Meg Murry in “A Wrinkle in Time,” in spite of some backlash.