In the world of cinema, Hollywood has the most prominent position. Therefore, it is the greatest podium of entertainment involving multiple actors from different backgrounds. Initially, only the white actors ruled the film industry in America. However, to eradicate racism, gradual development took place. As a result, people from different strata and origins became a part of this massive entertainment industry.
All-Time Top 20 Famous Black Actors!
Nowadays, black actors do not get only minor roles. Be it in movies, TV shows, or web series, the popularity of blacks is growing immensely. Some years ago, the controversy of Blacks in America shook the whole world. Hence, you will find immense changes in the American film industry and the role of the Blacks.
Here are the names of the few top 20 Black artists of all time whose contributions are unforgettable.
1. Denzel Washington
This incredible American actor is a brilliant producer and director too. Till now, the number of films in which he worked as an actor is more than 50. Some notable movies include The Hurricane, The Equalizer, Antwone Fisher, etc. The list of awards and nominations is huge, including Golden Globe Awards, Academy Awards, and others.
2. Samuel L. Jackson
The amazing performances of this Black actor in some of the highly famous movies like The Avengers, Pulp Fiction, etc., ensured a massive fanbase. Moreover, he is now one of the renowned faces in action and adventure-based movies. He made his debut in 1972 and gracefully worked in more than 150 films.
3. Laurence Fishburne
The multi-talented actor belongs to Georgia and contributed greatly to several other entertainment fields besides acting. He showed amazing skills in top-class movies like The Matrix, Mission: Impossible 3, etc. Film direction, production, and screenwriting are also his specialties.
4. Morgan Freeman
America’s veteran director cum actor impressed the audiences immensely by portraying some amazing characters on-screen. AFI Life Achievement, Cecil B. Demille Award, etc., are some of the honors he won.
5. Will Smith
The actor opened his eyes in 1968 and is a great contributor to Hollywood. His notable movies include Men In Black, Aladdin; I Am Legend, etc. He also received awards and nominations for the Oscars.
6. Chadwick Boseman
This famous personality became the first-ever black American who worked in MCU films. Unfortunately, however, the world lost this amazing actor in 2020. Marshall, 21 Bridges, 42, are some of his notable movies.
7. Eddie Murphy
This pleasant personality earned fame primarily for his great skills as a comedian. Later on, he tried acting in other genres and became a director-producer. His voice is also popular among the audience.
8. Mekhi Phifer
The winner of several accolades did more than 40 movies in Hollywood. However, his popularity reached its height after playing the role of a doctor in the medical sitcom ER.
9. Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker received appreciation for multiple works like The Last King of Scotland, The Butler, and many others. Besides being an actor, he is an activist and directed a few movies.
10. Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle is a popular actor and winner of the Primetime Emmy Award. The viewers enjoyed his great skills in Avengers, Hotel Rwanda, The Family Man, and others.
11. Sidney Poitier
Poitier was the first-ever Black actor who received the honor of Academy Awards. In addition, he has a record for being the last survivor of the Golden Age to receive this award.
12. Michael B. Jordan
The stellar performances of this brilliant actor made a remarkable impact on the viewers’ minds. He even won the title of the Sexiest Man Alive in 2020.
13. Danny Glover
The San Francisco-born American actor is famous for his performances in The Color Purple, Jumanji: The Next Level, Lethal Weapon, etc. He is also an active part of American politics.
14. Jamie Foxx
Numerous awards came into the basket of Foxx with his marvelous acting in Ray, in the role of Ray Charles. Some of his notable projects, other than this, include The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Robin Hood, etc.
15. Idris Elba
This American star is of British origin. Apart from being an actor, he also has incredible skills as a rapper and singer. In 2018, People gave him the title of the Sexiest Man Alive.
16. Michael Clarke Duncan
The mesmerizing performances of Duncan captivated the audience in the movie The Green Mile. He even got several nominations for this 2018 film. Some other projects are The Island, the Scorpion King, etc.
17. Cuba Gooding Jr.
The Boyz actor is famous for his unique style and great personality. Some popular movies include Jerry Maguire, A Few Good Men, and others.
18. Wesley Snipes
Along with acting, Wesley is a martial arts specialist and has produced some remarkable films. So for the lovely performance in One Night Stand, the Volvi Cup for Best Actor came to his bag.
19. Ving Rhames
Rhames is famous for acting incredibly in the Mission: Impossible series. However, the American actor also played various roles brilliantly in other movies like Pulp Fiction, Dawn of the Dead, etc.
20. Larenz Tate
Larenz worked in more than 25 television series and got immense recognition for several movies like Ray, Dead Presidents, Love Jones, etc.
