Most Famous Black Actors
Hollywood is a giant industry that provides work to hundreds of actors. We have barely seen black actors playing lead roles in the past but still after those times of racism and slavery some actors excels in the field due to their struggle. This article is listing some of the most famous black actors.
There was a time when we only witnessed white actors playing big silver screen roles and black actors getting minor and bad guy roles. But now the time has changed and Blacks are given the voice in society and eventually they are allowed to do white collar jobs and everything they want. Hollywood has seen some of the best black actors who stunned audience with their performance. They ultimately become the staller actors with mind blowing acting skills. Here are some of the best Black actors of all times.
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman holds the position of top black actors in Hollywood due to his brilliant performance. This seventy-eight years old actor was born in June 1937 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born with the remarkable talent of acting. He made his debut in 1968 on a broadway play Hello Dolly. He worked in theater and television. His acting career truly begins with silver screen. He mostly depicted as a kind and wise fatherly figure in his films. His most famous movies includes the blockbuster Shawshank Redemption, Driving miss Daisy, Million Dollar baby and March of penguins and many more. He won Five Oscar in his career yet and he is ready to grab more.
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington is another stellar actor who took entire Hollywood by storm with his mesmerizing performances. He is an award winning actor and filmmaker. He got his acting education from Lincoln Center campus and American Conservator Theater. His acting Career was given a break as he landed a role in NBC’s medical Drama St. Elsewhere. He got praised for his incredible acting in the movie and he gained popularity. His most famous performance was in Cry freedom where he played as a Political activist. Another praise worthy role was in Glory where he was a self-possessed ex slave soldier. These two roles first garnered him Oscar nominations and the later on make him won the award.
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel is one of the greatest actors in the Hollywood and American cinema. He is known for his monumental work and diverse roles. He started his career with theater and then he moved on to television and then to silver screen with his debut “Together For days” in 1972. Some of his most famous and praise worth roles includes Jurassic park, Pulp Fiction, Die hard with a Vengeance, the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy and in Marvel Cinematic Universe as Nick Furry.
Will Smith
Who is not familiar with Will Smith, the talented and finest Hollywood actor currently. He is the most famous and most recognized black actor in the world. This forty-seven year old actor was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Besides Acting he also produces films, sing and write song lyrics. He won four Grammys and also nominated numerous times for academy and golden globe awards.
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx became internationally famous for his amazing acting in the biographical film Ray. It’s a role that earned him an academy award. He is also popular for hosting his own Television Sitcom “ The Jamie Foxx Show”. Besides acting he is also a marvelous musician who has released four albums and even won Grammy Award. He belongs to the category of prominent black actors and he repeatedly proved his worth through his outstanding performances.
Laurence John Fishburne III
Laurence John Fishburne is hailed for his forceful and militant and authoritative figures performances and he is one of Hollywood’s most talented and versatile performers. He was born in July 30, 1961 in Augusta. You can see his incredible acting performances in the movies like Matrix trilogy, Apocalypse Now, Boyz n the hood and Hannibal. He is the recipient of numerous awards.
Eddie Murphy
Holly wood is incomplete without the incredible comic actors such as Eddie murphy. He is a famous standup comedian and an excellent actor. His acting career is filed with popular movies with his touch of humor. He is known for his regular appearance in the Saturday nighty Live in The early eighties. He is nominated for several Golden Globe Awards.
Danny Glover
The graceful and versatile Danny Grover is next on this list. This sixty nine year old actor is from San Francisco, California. Beside from his successful acting career he also directs films and found involved in political causes and humanitarian work. He is one of those black actors who are repeatedly appreciated for their remarkable acting skills. He is known for his performance in the iconic movie series such as Lethal Weapon, The color Purple, Angel in the Outfield and Predator 2.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
He is another esteemed black actor who appeared in notable projects like A few Good Men, The Butler and Good As It Gets. This forty seven year old actor is native to New York City and he won numerous prestigious awards for his incredible acting including his Oscar for playing Rod Tidwell in Jerry Maguire.
Mahershala Ali
He is a Muslim African America actor who proved his worth through various projects. In his successful acting career he won two academy awards, one golden Globe award and a prime time Emmy award. Time Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019. Ali won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances as Juan in the drama film Moonlight (2016), and for his portrayal of Dr. Don Shirley in the comedy-drama film Green Book (2018) He is the first Muslim actor to win Oscar and first black actor to win two academy awards and that is enough achievement to know his skills and talent.
