It was a few years after his football career ended that he decided to follow in the footsteps of his father, continuing their legacy of famous Black male actors ... t forget the comedy pioneer ...

(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) – Credit: Photo Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images You can add Jharrel Jerome (born 1997) to the long list of up-and-coming Black male actors who had their ...

In 2024, the entertainment industry continued to showcase the immense talent and earning power of Black actors, with several ... most influential figures in comedy and entertainment.

And in Black History Month, you know, I - and thinking about how I want to see my people prosper, I'm thinking about just what roles are being afforded to Black actors right now in this day and ...

Outside of her comedy work, she has quietly become one of voiceover’s most recognizable Black actors. Wilson’s distinctive and versatile performances had made her VO staple. The above list is ...

These films, while having built-in fanbases, have shown how integral Black actors are to their box office triumphs. Iconic figures like Denzel Washington have played pivotal roles in these ...

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” head writer Tony Oliver admitted it was a mistake to cast a Black actor in the role ... show had a non-union cast with actors like Austin St. John, David Yost ...

Even though there’s been Black representation, Black writers and actors have often had to push to be more than sidekicks, according to soap writer Shannon Peace. “You see the faces ...

The late 1980s and early 1990s were when Black filmmakers and actors finally started getting the recognition they richly deserved after decades of work that warranted it. So while directors like ...

A Maine town is searching for two Black actors to play minor roles in a musical that’s already pushed back its opening for a week. The Grand theater in Ellsworth may have to cancel its productio ...