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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.
African actor stubs (4 C, 89 P) Pages in category "African actors" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent ...
First Black actor to direct himself to an Oscar nomination (for acting only). First Black actor to be nominated for both acting and producing (Best Picture) in the same year. 2017: Roman J. Israel, Esq. Roman J. Israel Nominated Denzel Washington is the first African-American actor to be nominated two years in a row. Daniel Kaluuya
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 ...
The New Orleans-born actor played Black Manta in “Aquaman” (2018) and “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (2023), Doctor Manhattan in the HBO series “Watchmen” (2019) and is even set to ...
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.
Alex Asogwa; Liz Da-Silva; Genevieve Nnaji; Omotola Jalade Ekeinde; Sola Sobowale; Funke Akindele; Joke Silva; Rita Dominic; Mercy Johnson; Kate Henshaw; Ini Edo
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Year Name Country Film Role Status Milestone / Notes 1936: Basil Rathbone: Romeo and Juliet: Tybalt: Nominated Rathbone was a South African-born British actor. 1938: If I Were King: King Louis XI: Nominated 1948: Cecil Kellaway: The Luck of the Irish: Horace Nominated 1962: Omar Sharif: Lawrence of Arabia ...