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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.
Starring Amber Riley, Raven Goodwin, and K. Michelle, it is inspired by the 1992 film Single White Female. The film was released on February 5, 2022, and was the most viewed Lifetime original film since Wendy Williams: The Movie (2021). A sequel was released in 2024 called Single Black Female 2: Simone's Revenge.
Sofia Black-D'Elia born () December 23, 1991 (age 33) Joan Blackman born () May 17, 1938 (age 86) Betsy Blair 1923–2009; Linda Blair ...
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 ...
10. A Raisin in the Sun (1961). Who's in it: Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands Rating: NR Runtime: 128 minutes A poor Black family strives to build a better life in 1950s ...
Sidney Poitier (1927–2022), pictured in 1963, was the first Black movie star and the first Black male winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1878–1949), pictured in 1946, was an American tap dancer, actor, singer, perhaps best known today for his Shirley Temple films.
The film industry's pioneers include Alice B. Russell, Eslanda Robeson, Eloyce King Patrick Gist, Zora Neale Hurston, Tressie Souders, Madame E. Toussaint Welcome, Mrs. M. Webb and Birdie Gilmore whose contributions occurred when both African American women and men took on the role of director, producer and screenwriter. [9]
Female banker claims she was denied a promotion from PNC for being a black, single mom: lawsuit. Jacki Thrapp. December 20, 2024 at 1:05 AM ...